Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony NEX-3
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Other Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Released June 2010
- Replacement is Sony NEX-C3
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony NEX-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively close but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FE-5020 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the NEX-3 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the NEX-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony NEX-3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5020 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony NEX-3
FE-5020 | NEX-3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Olympus FE-5020
NEX-3 | FE-5020 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | July 2009 | More recent by 10 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony NEX-3
FE-5020 | NEX-3 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony NEX-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FE-5020 versus the NEX-3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and NEX-3 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and NEX-3.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-5020 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-3 will render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
Also called | X-935 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2010-06-07 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 137 gr (0.30 lbs) | 297 gr (0.65 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 830 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $160 | $0 |