Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W220
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35 Features
20 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(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 Known as X-935
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
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Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-5020 was released 7 months later than the W220 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-5020 scores against the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony W220
| FE-5020 | W220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2009 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus FE-5020
| W220 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W220
| FE-5020 | W220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 has got external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5020 versus the W220.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and W220.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher FE-5020 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W220 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
| Other name | X-935 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.8-7.1 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 137g (0.30 lb) | 147g (0.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $160 | $160 |