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Olympus E-410 vs Sony TX9

Portability
77
Imaging
43
Features
35
Overall
39
Olympus E-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus E-410 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched June 2007
  • Also Known as EVOLT E-410
  • Older Model is Olympus E-400
  • Later Model is Olympus E-420
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Olympus E-410 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-410 versus Sony TX9, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very similar but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and TX9 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-410 was revealed 4 years prior to the TX9 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-410 grades vs the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Sony TX9

 E-410 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Olympus E-410

 TX9 E-410 
IntroducedJuly 2010June 2007More modern by 37 months
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k215kSharper display (+707k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Sony TX9

 E-410 TX9 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus E-410 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-410 offers physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-410 versus Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-410 and the TX9.

Olympus E-410 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and TX9 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-410 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-410 and TX9.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-410 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony TX9 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-410 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-410 Portrait photography information
Sony TX9 Portrait photography information
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-410
Street photography with Sony TX9
60
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
41
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-410
Travel photography with Sony TX9
49
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
60
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-410
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
49
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-410 Vlogging details
Sony TX9 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Olympus E-410 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Sony TX9
 Olympus E-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Also called as EVOLT E-410 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2007-06-14 2010-07-08
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 215k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 gr (0.96 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 494 not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release - $799