Olympus FE-25 vs Sony A55

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus FE-25 versus Sony A55, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and A55 (16MP) and the FE-25 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-25 was brought out 19 months before the A55 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-25 grades against the A55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-25 and Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-25 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 features outside dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-25 compared to the A55.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and A55 is 98 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and A55.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-25 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A55 will show greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.