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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX1

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX1 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 HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is pretty close but the FE-25 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizing.

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The FE-25 was introduced 3 months prior to the HX1 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-25 scores against the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony HX1

 FE-25 HX1 

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus FE-25

 HX1 FE-25 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony HX1

 FE-25 HX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2009April 2009Same age
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys external 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) while the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-25 and the HX1.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and HX1 is 98 and 67 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and HX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-25 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus FE-25 will result in extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Sony HX1
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography features
Sony HX1 Sports photography features
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Sony HX1
61
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
48
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Sony HX1
27
good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
39
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging features
Sony HX1 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
22
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony HX1
 Olympus FE-25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-04-22
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2768 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1440x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 544 grams (1.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $15 $47,999