Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX200V
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![Olympus FE-25 front Olympus FE-25 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-25/Olympus-FE-25-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX200V/Sony-TX200V-front.jpg)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
(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").
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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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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-25 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony TX200V
FE-25 | TX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Olympus FE-25
TX200V | FE-25 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Screen size | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.9") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 112k | Sharper screen (+1118k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony TX200V
FE-25 | TX200V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX200V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-25-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX200V-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-25-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX200V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-25-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX200V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-25-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX200V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Olympus FE-25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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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 |