Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony HX90V

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL9 and Sony HX90V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly close but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and HX90V (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The E-PL9 was released 2 years after the HX90V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-PL9 grades vs the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 has got physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL9 and the HX90V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and HX90V is 85 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and HX90V.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX90V will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer E-PL9 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.