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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7c

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2009
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Released September 2020
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7c Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7c, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and A7c (24MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-25 was launched 12 years earlier than the A7c which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-25 scores against the A7c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony A7c

 FE-25 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Olympus FE-25

 A7c FE-25 
ReleasedSeptember 2020January 2009More modern by 142 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution922k112kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony A7c

 FE-25 A7c 

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 has got external measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7c in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-25 compared to the A7c.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and A7c is 98 and 78 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and A7c.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FE-25 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7c will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography details
Sony A7c Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography advice
Sony A7c Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography info
Sony A7c Sports photography info
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
88
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (740 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7c Travel photography highlights
61
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
86
better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Sony A7c
27
good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging information
Sony A7c Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
86
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony A7c
 Olympus FE-25Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-25 Sony Alpha A7c
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-07 2020-09-14
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2768 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO - 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Amount of lenses - 122
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 2.4" 3"
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 509g (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 life - 740 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $15 $1,800