Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A9

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL9 versus Sony A9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and A9 (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL9 was launched 10 months later than the A9 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL9 grades versus the A9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL9 features outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL9 versus Sony A9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL9 versus the A9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and A9 is 85 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and A9.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL9 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A9 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern E-PL9 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.