Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus FE-250 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530

Comparison of Olympus FE-250 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus FE-250 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 ×
General
ModelOlympus FE-250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
BrandOlympusSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberFE-250DSC-W530
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9493
Width (mm)2219
Height (mm)5752
Weight (g)115113
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)814.1
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.228.07
Sensor width (mm)7.186.17
Sensor height (mm)5.324.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.21.43
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1980 x 1080(2.1 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)-1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 6 elements in 5 groups; 3 aspheric elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0026.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.18 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)304
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 27
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeiESP / single CCD contrast detectionContrast Detection: 9-area with face detection; Center-weighted; Spot AF
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 10000*); *SQ mode onlyAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 41/1600 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESPMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night & Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Sunset, Sport, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Pet, AuctioniAuto, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Snow, Beach, Gourmet, Pet
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.98 - 14.1ft (0.3 - 4.3m), Tele: 1.6ft - 8.5ft (0.5 - 2.6m)ISO Auto: 0.3m - 3.5m (W), 0.6m - 1.8m (T)
Usable memory types
  • x
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)200
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • multiuse terminal (av(sd)
  • usb)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)5.22-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.8-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.81-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.1-
Startup time (s)1.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-250
Battery form factorProprietary LI-42BProprietary NP-BN1
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus master
  • picture motion browser portable (windows/mac)
  • sony cd-rom (picture motion browser 5.3 (windows)
Os compatibility
  • mac os 10.3 and higher
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista
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Miscellaneous
Notes and features-26mm eq. Carl Zeiss 4x zoom lens, iAuto, Sweep Panorama mode. Available in black, blue, pink, green and silver.



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