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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-50, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was launched 5 years earlier than the SH-50 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the FE-25 scores vs the SH-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus SH-50

 FE-25 SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus FE-25

 SH-50 FE-25 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus SH-50

 FE-25 SH-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has specifications of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-25 compared to the SH-50.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and SH-50 is 98 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and SH-50.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography info
Olympus SH-50 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors (269g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography highlights
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Olympus SH-50
61
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography highlights
27
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging features
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus SH-50
 Olympus FE-25Olympus SH-50
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-25 Olympus SH-50
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2768 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 112k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 model - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $15 $300