Olympus E-PL3 vs Sony WX9

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-PL3 versus Sony WX9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL3 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and WX9 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-PL3 was brought out 9 months after the WX9 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-PL3 matches up vs the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL3 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL3 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL3 versus Sony WX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL3 and the WX9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and WX9 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL3 and WX9.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL3 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX9 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-PL3 provides an edge in sensor tech.