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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W830

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W830 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W830 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-25 and Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and W830 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the W830 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-25 grades against the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony W830

 FE-25 W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus FE-25

 W830 FE-25 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 60 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony W830

 FE-25 W830 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 has external 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 W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-25 and Sony W830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-25 versus the W830.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and W830 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and W830.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W830 to deliver greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography info
Sony W830 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography info
Sony W830 Sports photography info
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W830 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
67
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Sony W830
27
good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.4")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Sony W830
9
can't record video
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony W830
 Olympus FE-25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2768 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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 - 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $15 $128