Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony WX220

Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL9 versus Sony WX220, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly close but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and WX220 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL9 was unveiled 4 years later than the WX220 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-PL9 grades versus the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL9 features outside measurements 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 WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL9 versus the WX220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and WX220 is 85 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and WX220.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL9 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX220 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer E-PL9 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.