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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony T900

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony T900 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 T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony T900 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-25 and Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was introduced at a similar time to the T900 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-25 scores vs the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony T900

 FE-25 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus FE-25

 T900 FE-25 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size3.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+1.1")
Screen resolution922k112kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony T900

 FE-25 T900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-25 versus the T900.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and T900 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and T900.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony T900 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Sony T900
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography highlights
Sony T900 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography factors
Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
you can focus manually
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony T900
 Olympus FE-25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4" 3.5"
Screen resolution 112 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 shooting
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $15 $300