Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W560
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W560 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
- Released July 2009
- Other Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
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The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-5020 was announced 17 months prior to the W560 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-5020 grades versus the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony W560
| FE-5020 | W560 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus FE-5020
| W560 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W560
| FE-5020 | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 and the W560.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and W560.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W560 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W560 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
| Alternate name | X-935 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-07-22 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 137 gr (0.30 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | LI-42B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $160 | $139 |