Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W330
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- No Video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W330 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-25 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and W330 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FE-25 was revealed 12 months earlier than the W330 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-25 scores versus the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W330 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-25 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony W330
FE-25 | W330 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus FE-25
W330 | FE-25 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony W330
FE-25 | W330 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 has got physical dimensions 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) while the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-25 and Sony W330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FE-25 against the W330.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and W330 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and W330.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W330 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Olympus FE-25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus FE-25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2768 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.4 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 112k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 128 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $15 | $170 |