Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX350
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX350 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
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally referred to as X-935
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony WX350
FE-5020 | WX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus FE-5020
WX350 | FE-5020 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | July 2009 | Newer by 55 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony WX350
FE-5020 | WX350 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |