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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX10 III 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Introduced March 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Updated by Sony RX10 IV
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus FE-25 versus Sony RX10 III, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-25 was released 8 years prior to the RX10 III which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-25 scores against the RX10 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony RX10 III

 FE-25 RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Olympus FE-25

 RX10 III FE-25 
IntroducedMarch 2016January 2009Newer by 87 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1229k112kCrisper display (+1117k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony RX10 III

 FE-25 RX10 III 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. 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 RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-25 versus Sony RX10 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-25 against the RX10 III.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and RX10 III is 98 and 53 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and RX10 III.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-25 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 III will render more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Sony RX10 III
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
64
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
heavier than competition (1,051g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography features
Sony RX10 III Sports photography features
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (420 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Sony RX10 III
61
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
55
great battery life (420 CIPA)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (1,051g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography features
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography features
27
very good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
63
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery life (420 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 III as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,051g)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony RX10 III
 Olympus FE-25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2016-03-29
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2768 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO - 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-600mm (25.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.4 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 112k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 1051 grams (2.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 472
Other
Battery life - 420 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $15 $1,398