Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony NEX-6
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Launched March 2013
- Refreshed by Sony A6000
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Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony NEX-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe FE-5020 was introduced 4 years prior to the NEX-6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-5020 scores versus the NEX-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony NEX-6
| FE-5020 | NEX-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Olympus FE-5020
| NEX-6 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2013 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 44 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony NEX-6
| FE-5020 | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-5020 and the NEX-6.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and NEX-6 is 95 and 85 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and NEX-6.
As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-5020 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-6 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
| Also Known as | X-935 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2013-03-25 |
| 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 137g (0.30 lbs) | 345g (0.76 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1018 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $160 | $365 |