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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus FE-25 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-25 was launched 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FE-25 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FE-25 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution112k0kCrisper display (+112k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus FE-25

 Galaxy Camera 4G FE-25 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2009More recent by 44 months
Display sizing4.8"2.4"Larger display (+2.4")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FE-25 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 features outside measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-25 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 98 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography advice
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
61
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography information
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
47
rather wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
9
lack of video recording
36
rather wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Olympus FE-25Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-25 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2012-08-29
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 3648 x 2768 -
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 23-481mm (20.9x)
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 112 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $15 $550