Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX66
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX66 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Announced February 2012
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In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-25 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-25 matches up against the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony TX66
| FE-25 | TX66 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Olympus FE-25
| TX66 | FE-25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3.3" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.9") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 112k | Clearer display (+1118k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony TX66
| FE-25 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-25 versus the TX66.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and TX66 is 98 and 97 respectively.
Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and TX66.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX66 to give more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Olympus FE-25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus FE-25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2768 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.4 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 112k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 109 gr (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 All around 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 | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $15 | $350 |