Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX1
98 Imaging
33 Features
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67 Imaging
32 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX1 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)
- 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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-25 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony HX1
FE-25 | HX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus FE-25
HX1 | FE-25 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony HX1
FE-25 | HX1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | April 2009 | Same 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).
See the Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Olympus FE-25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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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 |