Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W690
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
- Additionally Known as X-935
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2012
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On this page, we are matching up the Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-5020 was introduced 3 years prior to the W690 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FE-5020 grades against the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony W690
| FE-5020 | W690 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus FE-5020
| W690 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 31 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W690
| FE-5020 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 has got physical 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) and the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 vs the W690.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and W690.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W690 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Also called as | X-935 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 220 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $160 | $297 |