Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A200

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-25 versus Sony A200, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is pretty close but the FE-25 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The FE-25 was unveiled 6 months later than the A200 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FE-25 matches up against the A200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-25 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 has got exterior 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) while the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-25 versus Sony A200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-25 vs the A200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and A200 is 98 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and A200.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The FE-25 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh trickier.