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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(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
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H90 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-5020 versus Sony H90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was introduced 3 years prior to the H90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony H90

 FE-5020 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus FE-5020

 H90 FE-5020 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony H90

 FE-5020 H90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-5020 versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the H90.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and H90.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H90 to provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
60
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography advice
Sony H90 Sports photography advice
24
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (222g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
31
really wide (24mm)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony H90
 Olympus FE-5020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also Known as X-935 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 290 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $160 $230