Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony HX9V

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony HX9V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and HX9V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL6 was manufactured 3 years later than the HX9V and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL6 matches up against the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL6 versus the HX9V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and HX9V is 88 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and HX9V.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The E-PL6 includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The younger E-PL6 provides an edge in sensor technology.