Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony TX7
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony TX7 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
- Revealed July 2009
- Other Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Here, we are matching up the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is fairly similar but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FE-5020 was announced 5 months before the TX7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-5020 scores vs the TX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony TX7
| FE-5020 | TX7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Olympus FE-5020
| TX7 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony TX7
| FE-5020 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony TX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 and the TX7.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and TX7.
Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-5020 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus FE-5020 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
| Other name | X-935 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 137g (0.30 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| 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 ID | LI-42B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $160 | $300 |