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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX300

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX300 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX200V
  • New Model is Sony HX400V
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-25 and Sony HX300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was announced 5 years earlier than the HX300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FE-25 scores versus the HX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony HX300

 FE-25 HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Olympus FE-25

 HX300 FE-25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2009More recent by 50 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution921k112kClearer screen (+809k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony HX300

 FE-25 HX300 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-25 against the HX300.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and HX300 is 98 and 63 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and HX300.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX300 to render greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX300 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography details
Sony HX300 Street photography details
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-25
Sports photography with Sony HX300
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Sony HX300
61
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (623g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX300 Landscape photography highlights
27
good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging details
Sony HX300 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (623 grams)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony HX300
 Olympus FE-25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2013-02-20
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.4" 3"
Screen resolution 112 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format 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 - 623g (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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
Time lapse recording
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $15 $339