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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W810

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W810 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W810 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was released 5 years before the W810 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-5020 grades vs the W810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony W810

 FE-5020 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus FE-5020

 W810 FE-5020 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009Newer by 54 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W810

 FE-5020 W810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-5020 versus the W810.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and W810.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W810 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
Sony W810 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography factors
Sony W810 Street photography factors
60
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography information
Sony W810 Sports photography information
24
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography info
Sony W810 Landscape photography info
31
fairly wide (24mm)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
41
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Sony W810
28
fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
32
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W810
 Olympus FE-5020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Also Known as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 gr (0.30 lbs) 111 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 - 200 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $100