Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony QX1
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony QX1 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
- Also referred to as X-935
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Introduced September 2014
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Here, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony QX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FE-5020 was unveiled 6 years prior to the QX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-5020 grades versus the QX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony QX1
| FE-5020 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 2.7" |  | " | Larger display (+2.7") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Olympus FE-5020
| QX1 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2014 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 62 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony QX1
| FE-5020 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony QX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the QX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and QX1 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and QX1.
To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-5020 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony QX1 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
| Alternative name | X-935 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
| Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2014-09-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | - |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 137g (0.30 lb) | 216g (0.48 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 440 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $160 | $500 |