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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX9

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony WX9
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Sony WX9

 FE-25 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Olympus FE-25

 WX9 FE-25 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution921k112kCrisper display (+809k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Sony WX9

 FE-25 WX9 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and WX9 is 98 and 99 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX9 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography highlights
Sony WX9 Street photography highlights
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-25
Sports photography with Sony WX9
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
Travel photography with Sony WX9
61
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
27
very good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging factors
Sony WX9 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Olympus FE-25 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Sony WX9
 Olympus FE-25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
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