Olympus FE-25 vs Sony G3
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33 Features
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33 Features
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 0
- No Video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
Olympus FE-25 vs Sony G3 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-25 and Sony G3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FE-25 was announced very close to the G3 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FE-25 scores versus the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-25 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-25 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony G3
FE-25 | G3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus FE-25
G3 | FE-25 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+1.1") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 112k | Crisper screen (+809k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony G3
FE-25 | G3 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | January 2009 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus FE-25 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-25 and Sony G3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-25 against the G3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and G3 is 98 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-25 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and G3.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to take the age of the cameras into account.
Olympus FE-25 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Olympus FE-25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus FE-25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2768 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.4 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 112 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 185 grams (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $15 | $200 |