Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX350
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX350 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
- Announced July 2009
- Alternative Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Announced December 2016
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The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony HX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-5020 was launched 8 years prior to the HX350 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-5020 scores vs the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony HX350
| FE-5020 | HX350 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Olympus FE-5020
| HX350 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2016 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 90 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony HX350
| FE-5020 | HX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony HX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-5020 and the HX350.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and HX350 is 95 and 62 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and HX350.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
| Also called | X-935 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2016-12-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | BIONZ X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5184 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) | 652 grams (1.44 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| 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 | - | 300 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $160 | - |
