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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX350

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX350 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Sony HX350
(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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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX350 Overview

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").

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The 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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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 
AnnouncedDecember 2016July 2009Newer by 90 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and HX350 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
Sony HX350 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
60
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX350 Sports photography highlights
24
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Sony HX350
65
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
31
really wide (24mm)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging info
Sony HX350 Vlogging info
28
really wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (652g)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony HX350
 Olympus FE-5020Sony 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 -