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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(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
Sony W320
(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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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W320 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony W320

 FE-5020 W320 

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus FE-5020

 W320 FE-5020 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W320

 FE-5020 W320 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
Sony W320 Street photography highlights
60
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
Sports photography with Sony W320
24
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography info
Sony W320 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography features
Sony W320 Landscape photography features
31
relatively wide (24mm)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging highlights
Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W320
 Olympus FE-5020Sony 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