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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-935
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Later Model is Sony HX300
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony HX200V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was released 3 years prior to the HX200V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FE-5020 grades vs the HX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony HX200V

 FE-5020 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus FE-5020

 HX200V FE-5020 
IntroducedMay 2012July 2009Newer by 34 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony HX200V

 FE-5020 HX200V 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 features external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FE-5020 versus the HX200V.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and HX200V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX200V to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
Sony HX200V Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography advice
Sony HX200V Street photography advice
60
environment proof
lighter than competitors (137g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
24
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (450 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors (137g)
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (583g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX200V Landscape photography factors
31
pretty wide (24mm)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging information
Sony HX200V Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors (137g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
27
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (583g)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony HX200V
 Olympus FE-5020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Also called as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 gr (0.30 lbs) 583 gr (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 450 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $160 $480