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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX350

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-935
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WX350 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-5020 grades versus the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony WX350

 FE-5020 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus FE-5020

 WX350 FE-5020 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2009Newer by 55 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony WX350

 FE-5020 WX350 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5020 versus the WX350.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and WX350.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to give more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
60
environment proof
lighter than competition (137 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
24
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition (137g)
environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
31
quite wide (24mm)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony WX350
 Olympus FE-5020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Also Known as X-935 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 grams (0.30 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $160 $270