Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A390

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A390, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and A390 (14MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The FE-25 was launched 18 months before the A390 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-25 scores versus the A390 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-25 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A390 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-25 versus the A390.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and A390 is 98 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and A390.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-25 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A390 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.