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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-935
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is very close but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor size.

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The FE-5020 was released at a similar time to the WX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony WX1

 FE-5020 WX1 

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Olympus FE-5020

 WX1 FE-5020 

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony WX1

 FE-5020 WX1 
LaunchedJuly 2009August 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 features external 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 WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the WX1.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and WX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-5020 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus FE-5020 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
Sony WX1 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
Sony WX1 Street photography highlights
60
environment proof
lighter than competition (137g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
24
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Sony WX1
65
lighter than competition (137 grams)
environment proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (149 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX1 Landscape photography highlights
31
relatively wide (24mm)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging info
Sony WX1 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (149 grams)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony WX1
 Olympus FE-5020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Also called as X-935 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 grams (0.30 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $160 $149