Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony HX9V

Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-PL7 versus Sony HX9V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and HX9V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL7 was announced 3 years after the HX9V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-PL7 grades against the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 comes with exterior measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL7 versus Sony HX9V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL7 versus the HX9V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and HX9V is 86 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and HX9V.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL7 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more recent E-PL7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.