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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 III
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus FE-25 and Sony RX100 II, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-25 was introduced 5 years before the RX100 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-25 grades vs the RX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony RX100 II

 FE-25 RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Olympus FE-25

 RX100 II FE-25 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 54 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1229k112kCrisper display (+1117k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony RX100 II

 FE-25 RX100 II 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-25 and Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FE-25 vs the RX100 II.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and RX100 II is 98 and 89 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and RX100 II.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-25 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 II will result in greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography advice
Sony RX100 II Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (0)
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 II Sports photography advice
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography info
Sony RX100 II Travel photography info
61
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
80
great battery pack (350 per charge)
lighter than competition (281g)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography details
27
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
74
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 II Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
37
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (281g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony RX100 II
 Olympus FE-25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2013-06-27
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO - 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.4" 3"
Display resolution 112k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 281 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $15 $598