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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX1

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-25 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is very close but the FE-25 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.

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The FE-25 was revealed 7 months before the WX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FE-25 scores vs the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony WX1

 FE-25 WX1 

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Olympus FE-25

 WX1 FE-25 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony WX1

 FE-25 WX1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys 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) while the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-25 versus the WX1.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and WX1 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-25 and WX1.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The FE-25 has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The older FE-25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography info
Sony WX1 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography factors
Sony WX1 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX1 Sports photography highlights
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Sony WX1
61
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (149 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX1 Landscape photography advice
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Sony WX1
9
no video recording
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (149 grams)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony WX1
 Olympus FE-25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2768 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $15 $149