Olympus E-M1 vs Sony TX9

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M1 and Sony TX9, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and TX9 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 was brought out 3 years after the TX9 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-M1 matches up versus the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 has got outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1 and Sony TX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 compared to the TX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and TX9 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and TX9.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 will give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.