Olympus E-330 vs Sony HX9V

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-330 and Sony HX9V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and HX9V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-330 was introduced 6 years earlier than the HX9V and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the E-330 grades against the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-330 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-330 offers outside measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-330 and Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-330 versus the HX9V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and HX9V is 65 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-330 and HX9V.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-330 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX9V will resolve greater detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older E-330 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.