Olympus FE-25 vs Sony W830

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.