Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W550

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus FE-25 and Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and W550 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was released 3 years before the W550 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-25 matches up against the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-25 and Sony W550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FE-25 compared to the W550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and W550 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and W550.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W550 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.