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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W620

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W620 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W620 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was launched 3 years before the W620 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony W620

 FE-5020 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus FE-5020

 W620 FE-5020 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W620

 FE-5020 W620 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5020 versus the W620.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and W620.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W620 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Sony W620
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography info
Sony W620 Street photography info
60
weather sealing
lighter than others (137 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
24
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography details
Sony W620 Travel photography details
65
lighter than others (137g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography details
Sony W620 Landscape photography details
31
pretty wide (24mm)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging information
Sony W620 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than others (137g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W620
 Olympus FE-5020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Also referred to as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
Launch pricing $160 $102