Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX50V

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-25 versus Sony HX50V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was launched 5 years prior to the HX50V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-25 matches up against the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-25 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-25 versus Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-25 against the HX50V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and HX50V is 98 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and HX50V.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX50V to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be behind in sensor innovation.