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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7 III 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
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 IV
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7 III Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus FE-25 and Sony A7 III, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The FE-25 was announced 10 years before the A7 III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FE-25 matches up against the A7 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony A7 III

 FE-25 A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Olympus FE-25

 A7 III FE-25 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2009Fresher by 111 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution922k112kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony A7 III

 FE-25 A7 III 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-25 and Sony A7 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-25 vs the A7 III.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and A7 III is 98 and 63 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and A7 III.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-25 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 III will offer more detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography features
Sony A7 III Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
84
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Sony A7 III
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography advice
Sony A7 III Sports photography advice
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (610 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Sony A7 III
61
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
73
good battery life (610 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography details
Sony A7 III Landscape photography details
27
good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (610 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging features
Sony A7 III Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony A7 III
 Olympus FE-25Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-25 Sony Alpha A7 III
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-07 2018-02-27
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO - 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 693
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range () -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.4" 3"
Screen resolution 112k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 650 grams (1.43 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3730
Other
Battery life - 610 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Dual
Price at release $15 $1,998