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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released January 2009
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX90V Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX90V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the HX90V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-25 scores vs the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony HX90V

 FE-25 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Olympus FE-25

 HX90V FE-25 
RevealedApril 2015January 2009More modern by 76 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution921k112kClearer display (+809k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony HX90V

 FE-25 HX90V 
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 has got 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) whilst the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-25 versus the HX90V.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and HX90V is 98 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and HX90V.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX90V to provide you with more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography info
Sony HX90V Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-25
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (360 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
61
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
76
great battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than competition (245g)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX90V Landscape photography factors
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging factors
Sony HX90V Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
75
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
missing mic support
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony HX90V
 Olympus FE-25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2015-04-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2768 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.4" 3"
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 360 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $15 $440