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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S950

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S950 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 S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S950 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus FE-25 and Sony S950, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was revealed within a month of the S950 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-25 scores versus the S950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony S950

 FE-25 S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Olympus FE-25

 S950 FE-25 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony S950

 FE-25 S950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-25 and Sony S950 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-25 compared to the S950.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and S950 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and S950.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Sony S950
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography info
Sony S950 Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography advice
Sony S950 Sports photography advice
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging info
Sony S950 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
9
no video shooting
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony S950
 Olympus FE-25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2768 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $15 $130