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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX1

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX1 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 QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Released September 2014
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus FE-25 and Sony QX1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-25 was unveiled 6 years prior to the QX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-25 matches up against the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony QX1

 FE-25 QX1 
Display dimension2.4""Larger display (+2.4")
Display resolution112k0kCrisper display (+112k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Olympus FE-25

 QX1 FE-25 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2009More recent by 68 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony QX1

 FE-25 QX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 offers 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) while the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-25 and Sony QX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-25 versus the QX1.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and QX1 is 98 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and QX1.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-25 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony QX1 will give extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX1 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography info
Sony QX1 Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Sports photography camera
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
56
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (440 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
71
great battery power (440 CIPA)
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (216g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography advice
Sony QX1 Landscape photography advice
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
64
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (440 per charge)
tiny screen (")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging features
Sony QX1 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
32
built-in touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (216 grams)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony QX1
 Olympus FE-25Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-25 Sony Alpha QX1
Class Ultracompact Lens-style
Launched 2009-01-07 2014-09-03
Physical type Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2768 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO - 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4" -
Display resolution 112 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 216 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 440 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $15 $500