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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 9000 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 9000
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus 9000, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was introduced 4 months prior to the 9000 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-25 scores versus the 9000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Olympus 9000

 FE-25 9000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus FE-25

 9000 FE-25 
Screen dimension2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Olympus 9000

 FE-25 9000 
LaunchedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys 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 9000 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-25 compared to the 9000.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and 9000 is 98 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and 9000.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus 9000 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography advice
Olympus 9000 Street photography advice
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (225 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography information
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography information
27
great max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Olympus 9000
9
can't shoot video
27
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (225 grams)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Olympus 9000
 Olympus FE-25Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-25 Olympus Stylus 9000
Alternate name - mju 9000
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-05-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2768 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 225 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $15 $300