Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX7
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX7 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced January 2010

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus FE-25 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is fairly similar but the FE-25 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The FE-25 was brought out 12 months earlier than the TX7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-25 scores against the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony TX7
FE-25 | TX7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Olympus FE-25
TX7 | FE-25 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+1.1") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+809k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony TX7
FE-25 | TX7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 provides external measurements 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 TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-25 and Sony TX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-25 against the TX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and TX7 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and TX7.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The FE-25 provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The older FE-25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Olympus FE-25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus FE-25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2768 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.4 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 112k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $15 | $300 |