Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W320
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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97 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W320 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
- Launched July 2009
- Additionally Known as X-935
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010
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Here, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FE-5020 was announced 5 months prior to the W320 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FE-5020 scores against the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony W320
| FE-5020 | W320 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus FE-5020
| W320 | FE-5020 |
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Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W320
| FE-5020 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2009 |  | January 2010 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 has got outer dimensions 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 W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 against the W320.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and W320.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W320 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W320 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
| Also called | X-935 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| 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 | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 137g (0.30 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $160 | $269 |
