• 1/2.35 inch 27.3mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 108.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus FE-20 advantages over Sony W180

  • Lighter weight
    103g vs 140g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 1/8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Sony W180 advantages over Olympus FE-20

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 290 vs 160 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 154k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    10.1 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1000 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus FE-360

Olympus FE-20
Olympus FE-360
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $150
  • 1/2.35 inch

Compare Olympus FE-20 vs Olympus FE-360

Sony W180
Olympus FE-360
  • $155
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen
  • $150
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony W180 vs Olympus FE-360

Compared to Olympus FE-3000

Olympus FE-20
Olympus FE-3000
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus FE-20 vs Olympus FE-3000

Sony W180
Olympus FE-3000
  • $155
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony W180 vs Olympus FE-3000

Compared to Fujifilm J20

Olympus FE-20
Fujifilm J20
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus FE-20 vs Fujifilm J20

Sony W180
Fujifilm J20
  • $155
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony W180 vs Fujifilm J20

Compared to Canon SD780 IS

Olympus FE-20
Canon SD780 IS
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Olympus FE-20 vs Canon SD780 IS

Sony W180
Canon SD780 IS
  • $155
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony W180 vs Canon SD780 IS

Compared to Nikon S4000

Olympus FE-20
Nikon S4000
  • $130
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus FE-20 vs Nikon S4000

Sony W180
Nikon S4000
  • $155
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Internal flash
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels

Compare Sony W180 vs Nikon S4000

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