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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is X-935
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A77
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A77 II Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Sony A77 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-5020 was launched 5 years prior to the A77 II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-5020 scores vs the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony A77 II

 FE-5020 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Olympus FE-5020

 A77 II FE-5020 
ReleasedMay 2014July 2009More recent by 58 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
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Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony A77 II

 FE-5020 A77 II 
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 offers outer measurements 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 A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-5020 versus the A77 II.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and A77 II is 95 and 62 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and A77 II.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-5020 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A77 II will show greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography features
Sony A77 II Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Street photography camera
60
weather sealing
lighter than competition (137g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Sports photography camera
24
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography highlights
Sony A77 II Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition (137g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proof
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (480 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography advice
Sony A77 II Landscape photography advice
31
fairly wide (24mm)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
not so great battery (480 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging factors
Sony A77 II Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
78
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony A77 II
 Olympus FE-5020Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5020 Sony SLT-A77 II
Alternative name X-935 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-07-22 2014-05-21
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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 - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137g (0.30 pounds) 647g (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $160 $1,198