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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX10

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus FE-25 versus Sony QX10, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was introduced 5 years prior to the QX10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-25 grades vs the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony QX10

 FE-25 QX10 
Screen sizing2.4""Bigger screen (+2.4")
Screen resolution112k0kCrisper screen (+112k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus FE-25

 QX10 FE-25 
IntroducedSeptember 2013January 2009Fresher by 56 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony QX10

 FE-25 QX10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-25 against the QX10.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and QX10 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and QX10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony QX10 to give you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography features
Sony QX10 Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (105g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography advice
Sony QX10 Sports photography advice
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Sony QX10
61
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (105g)
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography features
Sony QX10 Landscape photography features
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Sony QX10
9
no video shooting
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (105g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony QX10
 Olympus FE-25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Ultracompact Lens-style
Released 2009-01-07 2013-09-04
Physical type Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2768 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inch -
Screen resolution 112 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - None
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Highest video resolution None 1440x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 105 grams (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 220 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $15 $250