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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony G3

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(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
Sony G3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony G3

 FE-25 G3 

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus FE-25

 G3 FE-25 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+1.1")
Screen resolution921k112kCrisper screen (+809k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony G3

 FE-25 G3 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony G3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography info
Sony G3 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography factors
Sony G3 Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography features
Sony G3 Sports photography features
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography highlights
Sony G3 Travel photography highlights
61
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Sony G3
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.4")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging features
Sony G3 Vlogging features
9
no video recording
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony G3
 Olympus FE-25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
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