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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX7

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony TX7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony TX7

 FE-25 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Olympus FE-25

 TX7 FE-25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3.5"2.4"Larger display (+1.1")
Display resolution921k112kClearer display (+809k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony TX7

 FE-25 TX7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX7 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography features
Sony TX7 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography info
Sony TX7 Sports photography info
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography advice
Sony TX7 Travel photography advice
61
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
59
offers focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Sony TX7
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging details
Sony TX7 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
32
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony TX7
 Olympus FE-25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
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
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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