Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony TX9
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony TX9 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
- Released July 2009
- Alternative Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released July 2010
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Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Sony TX9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-5020 was revealed 11 months prior to the TX9 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FE-5020 scores against the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony TX9
| FE-5020 | TX9 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Olympus FE-5020
| TX9 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2010 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony TX9
| FE-5020 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with 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) whilst the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5020 versus the TX9.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and TX9.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FE-5020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Otherwise known as | X-935 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-07-22 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | Bionz |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 lbs) | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
| 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 All around 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 | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $160 | $799 |