Olympus E-3 vs Sony TX9

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus E-3 and Sony TX9, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and TX9 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-3 was revealed 3 years earlier than the TX9 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-3 matches up against the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 offers exterior dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-3 and Sony TX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-3 and the TX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and TX9 is 56 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-3 and TX9.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-3 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony TX9 will produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged E-3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.