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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A35

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Successor is Sony A37
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A35 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The FE-5020 was introduced 3 years earlier than the A35 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FE-5020 scores versus the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony A35

 FE-5020 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Olympus FE-5020

 A35 FE-5020 
IntroducedSeptember 2011July 2009More recent by 26 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony A35

 FE-5020 A35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 features external 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 A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-5020 and the A35.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and A35 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and A35.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-5020 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A35 will offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Sony A35
60
weather proof
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (415g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
Sports photography with Sony A35
24
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low battery life (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Sony A35
65
lighter than others in class (137g)
weather proof
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (440 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography features
Sony A35 Landscape photography features
31
rather wide (24mm)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
low battery life (440 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging info
Sony A35 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (24mm)
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony A35
 Olympus FE-5020Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5020 Sony SLT-A35
Also Known as X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-07-22 2011-09-20
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lb) 415 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $598