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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 VI 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 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2018
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VII
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus FE-25 versus Sony RX100 VI, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-25 was introduced 10 years before the RX100 VI which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-25 matches up vs the RX100 VI in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 FE-25 RX100 VI 

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

 RX100 VI FE-25 
RevealedJune 2018January 2009More modern by 114 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k112kCrisper screen (+1117k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 FE-25 RX100 VI 

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-25 and the RX100 VI.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and RX100 VI is 98 and 88 respectively.

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

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-25 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will offer you extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Sports photography camera
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography details
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography details
61
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
lighter than competition (301 grams)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VI
26
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
65
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging features
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
76
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (301 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony RX100 VI
 Olympus FE-25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2018-06-05
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 8cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 112 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed - 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 301 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 $1,198