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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W810

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W810 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-25 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and W810 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was launched 6 years prior to the W810 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FE-25 scores vs the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony W810

 FE-25 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus FE-25

 W810 FE-25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 60 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony W810

 FE-25 W810 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-25 against the W810.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and W810 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and W810.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W810 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Sony W810
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography factors
Sony W810 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography features
Sony W810 Sports photography features
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Sony W810
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging factors
Sony W810 Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
32
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony W810
 Olympus FE-25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2768 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4" 2.7"
Display resolution 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 111g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $15 $100