Olympus E-M5 vs Sony HX9V

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-M5 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty similar but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and HX9V (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 was introduced 10 months after the HX9V and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-M5 scores against the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M5 vs Sony HX9V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 versus the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and HX9V is 81 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 and HX9V.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The E-M5 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The fresher E-M5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.