Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W290

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-25 versus Sony W290, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was introduced at a similar time to the W290 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-25 grades against the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-25 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-25 versus Sony W290 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-25 vs the W290.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and W290 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and W290.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W290 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.