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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX200V 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 TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-25 was announced 4 years earlier than the TX200V which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-25 scores against the TX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony TX200V

 FE-25 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Olympus FE-25

 TX200V FE-25 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen size3.3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution1230k112kSharper screen (+1118k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony TX200V

 FE-25 TX200V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys outside 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) and the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX200V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-25 versus the TX200V.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and TX200V is 98 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and TX200V.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony TX200V to offer you extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX200V Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography factors
Sony TX200V Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (0)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography advice
Sony TX200V Sports photography advice
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography information
Sony TX200V Travel photography information
61
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
71
weather proofing
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX200V Landscape photography factors
27
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
47
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony TX200V
 Olympus FE-25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 112k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $15 $500