Olympus E-3 vs Sony HX90V

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-3 vs Sony HX90V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and HX90V (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-3 was unveiled 8 years prior to the HX90V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-3 matches up against the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-3 provides exterior dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-3 vs Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-3 vs the HX90V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and HX90V is 56 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-3 and HX90V.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-3 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX90V will provide you with extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E-3 will be behind in sensor innovation.