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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S930

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S930 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 S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S930 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus FE-25 and Sony S930, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was manufactured very close to the S930 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-25 matches up against the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony S930

 FE-25 S930 

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus FE-25

 S930 FE-25 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony S930

 FE-25 S930 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.4"2.4"Identical display sizing
Display resolution112k112kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys external dimensions 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 S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-25 and Sony S930 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 dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-25 against the S930.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and S930 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and S930.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S930 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography information
Sony S930 Street photography information
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-25
Sports photography with Sony S930
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
61
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography factors
Sony S930 Landscape photography factors
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4")
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony S930
 Olympus FE-25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
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 - 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 model - 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $15 $219