Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony HX9V

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M10 II versus Sony HX9V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively similar but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and HX9V (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 II was introduced 4 years later than the HX9V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-M10 II grades against the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 II versus Sony HX9V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the HX9V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and HX9V is 82 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and HX9V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The E-M10 II uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more recent E-M10 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.