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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H55

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(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
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H55 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was launched 10 months earlier than the H55 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FE-5020 scores against the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony H55

 FE-5020 H55 

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus FE-5020

 H55 FE-5020 
ReleasedJune 2010July 2009Fresher by 10 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony H55

 FE-5020 H55 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 and the H55.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and H55.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H55 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Sony H55
60
weather proof
lighter than others (137g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography details
Sony H55 Sports photography details
24
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography factors
Sony H55 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than others (137 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography information
Sony H55 Landscape photography information
31
really wide (24mm)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
lighter than others (137g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
28
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony H55
 Olympus FE-5020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Otherwise known as X-935 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 137 gr (0.30 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $235