Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX9
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2011
Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX9 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-25 was revealed 24 months prior to the WX9 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FE-25 grades against the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony WX9
FE-25 | WX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Olympus FE-25
WX9 | FE-25 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 112k | Crisper display (+809k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony WX9
FE-25 | WX9 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 features physical measurements 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 WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-25 against the WX9.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and WX9 is 98 and 99 respectively.
Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and WX9.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX9 to give more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Olympus FE-25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus FE-25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2768 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.4" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 112 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Physical dimensions | 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $15 | $188 |