Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony HX400V

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-PL9 and Sony HX400V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very close but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL9 was brought out 4 years later than the HX400V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-PL9 scores against the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL9 has got external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL9 and Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL9 against the HX400V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and HX400V is 85 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL9 and HX400V.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL9 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX400V will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger E-PL9 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.