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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX55

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX55 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus FE-25 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-25 was brought out 3 years before the TX55 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FE-25 scores versus the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony TX55

 FE-25 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Olympus FE-25

 TX55 FE-25 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3.3"2.4"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution1230k112kCrisper display (+1118k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony TX55

 FE-25 TX55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 comes with outer 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 TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-25 versus Sony TX55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-25 compared to the TX55.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and TX55 is 98 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and TX55.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX55 to show more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Sony TX55
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX55 Sports photography highlights
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography features
Sony TX55 Travel photography features
61
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
better than average battery life (250 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (250 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony TX55
 Olympus FE-25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2011-07-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2768 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest 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
Screen resolution 112k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 109g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 - 250 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $15 $350