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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX66

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony TX66
(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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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX66 Overview

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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The FE-25 was manufactured 4 years before the TX66 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

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 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3.3"2.4"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution1230k112kClearer display (+1118k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony TX66

 FE-25 TX66 
Display typeFixed 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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX66 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
has face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Sony TX66
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography info
Sony TX66 Sports photography info
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Sony TX66
61
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
better than average battery (250 shots)
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX66 Landscape photography factors
27
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Sony TX66
9
no video
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony TX66
 Olympus FE-25Sony 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
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