Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony TX9

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony TX9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and TX9 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 II was announced 5 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-M10 II scores against the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II offers physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony TX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the TX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and TX9 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and TX9.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 II having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 II will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.