Olympus E-M10 vs Sony HX9V

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-M10 and Sony HX9V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very comparable but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and HX9V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 was launched 2 years later than the HX9V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-M10 grades vs the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys physical dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M10 and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 vs the HX9V.

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

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M10 provides the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The more recent E-M10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.