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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus FE-25 Comparison

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Fujifilm S9800

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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10 MP | 1/2.33″ (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus FE-25 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Fujifilm S9800, which was introduced in January 2015 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3" sensor whereas Olympus FE-25, which was introduced in January 2009 is a Ultracompact camera with a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, FE-25 is 6 years older than S9800. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus FE-25 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 670g. 123 x 87 x 116 mm

Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-01-07
  • 10MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 -
  • Mount
  • 2.40" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • No Video Mode
  • g. 93 x 62 x 24 mm

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus FE-25 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm S9800 over Olympus FE-25
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Internal Storage
38MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 10 MP 60% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 0 0% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.4" 0.6 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
460k dots vs 112k dots 310% higher resolution screen
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs mm 1200 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
50× vs more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs None Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
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Reasons to choose Olympus FE-25 over Fujifilm S9800
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1700s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
g vs 670 g 670 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
mm vs 24mm 24 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
vs 2.90 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus FE-25
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs mm Very good wide angle coverage
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus FE-25
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
2.40" vs 2.40" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 112k dots Low resolution screens
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus FE-25: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus FE-25 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm S9800 has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57″) and weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) (including batteries). Olympus FE-25 has external dimensions of 93 x 62 x 24 mm (3.66 x 2.44 x 0.94″) and weighs (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the Olympus FE-25. Olympus FE-25 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 30mm narrower, 25mm shorter and 92mm thinner than Fujifilm S9800.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus FE-25 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9800 and the Olympus FE-25 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus FE-25.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus FE-25 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9800 and the Olympus FE-25 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Olympus FE-25 is 670g lighter than the Fujifilm S9800 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S9800
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Thickness Comparison

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S9800
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm S9800 nor Olympus FE-25 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm S9800's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus FE-25's 2.4" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus FE-25: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Olympus FE-25 has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Fujifilm S9800's sensor provides 6MP more than Olympus FE-25's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the S9800 and FE-25 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus FE-25 Cameras


Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus FE-25 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus FE-25 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50× zoom lens whereas Olympus FE-25 features a zoom lens.

Olympus FE-25 has 24mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm S9800. At f, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm S9800 has 1200mm longer reach than the Olympus FE-25. However, with a max aperture of f, Olympus FE-25 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9800
FE-25
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
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Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S9800
FE-25
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S9800
FE-25
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S9800
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Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Olympus FE-25: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus FE-25, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm S9800 and Olympus FE-25 scores compare:

Fujifilm S9800
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #82 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #726 out of 1260 in all Cameras
Olympus FE-25
This camera is not rated yet!

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Olympus FE-25 vs Fujifilm S9800 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm S9800 Olympus FE-25
Brand Fujifilm Olympus
Announced 2015-01-14 2009-01-07
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Area 28.07mm2 27.72mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2768
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 0 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-1200 mm (50×) no lens
Max Aperture F2.9-6.5 no lens
Macro Focus Range 7cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 2.40"
Resolution 460k dots 112k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 920k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 97% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1700s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) n/a
Max Flash Sync n/a s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps n/a
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 None
Video Formats H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 670g n/a
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm 93 x 62 x 24mm
Battery Life 300 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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