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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 IV 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 RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 III
  • Refreshed by Sony RX100 V
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 IV, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-25 was released 7 years prior to the RX100 IV and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FE-25 matches up vs the RX100 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 FE-25 RX100 IV 

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

 RX100 IV FE-25 
IntroducedJune 2015January 2009Fresher by 78 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1229k112kSharper display (+1117k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 FE-25 RX100 IV 
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 features 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) and the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-25 against the RX100 IV.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and RX100 IV is 98 and 89 respectively.

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

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and RX100 IV.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-25 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 IV will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography features
Sony RX100 IV Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Sports photography camera
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
68
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (16.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography details
Sony RX100 IV Travel photography details
61
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
86
lighter than competition in class (298g)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Landscape photography camera
27
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
74
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 IV Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
81
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (298 grams)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony RX100 IV
 Olympus FE-25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2015-06-10
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.4" 3"
Display resolution 112k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 16.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 298g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 562
Other
Battery life - 280 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $15 $898