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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W230

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(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
  • Other Name is X-935
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W230 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was manufactured 6 months later than the W230 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony W230

 FE-5020 W230 

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Olympus FE-5020

 W230 FE-5020 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W230

 FE-5020 W230 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the W230.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and W230.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you should really consider the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Sony W230
60
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
24
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography advice
Sony W230 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
weather proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
37
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W230 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W230
 Olympus FE-5020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Alternate name X-935 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 137 grams (0.30 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
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 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 -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $160 $180