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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony NEX-5R 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5N
  • New Model is Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus FE-25 versus Sony NEX-5R, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-25 was announced 4 years prior to the NEX-5R and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-25 grades versus the NEX-5R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony NEX-5R

 FE-25 NEX-5R 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Olympus FE-25

 NEX-5R FE-25 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution920k112kSharper screen (+808k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony NEX-5R

 FE-25 NEX-5R 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-25 versus Sony NEX-5R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-25 versus the NEX-5R.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and NEX-5R is 98 and 89 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and NEX-5R.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-25 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-5R will show greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography info
Sony NEX-5R Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography highlights
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography information
61
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
73
offers touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Landscape photography camera
27
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
31
built-in touchscreen
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony NEX-5R
 Olympus FE-25Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-25 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-07 2012-08-29
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2768 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range () -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.4" 3"
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 910
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $15 $750