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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W610

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W610 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as X-935
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W610 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was announced 3 years before the W610 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-5020 scores against the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony W610

 FE-5020 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus FE-5020

 W610 FE-5020 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W610

 FE-5020 W610 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5020 against the W610.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and W610.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W610 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
Sony W610 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Sony W610
60
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (137g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than others (113g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography factors
Sony W610 Sports photography factors
24
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Sony W610
65
lighter than average in class (137g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (113g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W610 Landscape photography highlights
31
quite wide (24mm)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
33
decently wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging info
Sony W610 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (24mm)
lighter than average in class (137g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W610
 Olympus FE-5020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Also Known as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137g (0.30 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 19mm (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 life - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $200