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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W650 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W650 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was unveiled 3 years before the W650 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony W650

 FE-5020 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus FE-5020

 W650 FE-5020 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W650

 FE-5020 W650 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-5020 vs the W650.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and W650.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W650 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
Sony W650 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography advice
Sony W650 Street photography advice
60
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
24
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Sony W650
65
lighter than competition in class (137g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (124 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
31
fairly wide (24mm)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging features
Sony W650 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W650
 Olympus FE-5020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Also called as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137g (0.30 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical 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 life - 220 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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
Pricing at release $160 $140