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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony FX30

Portability
85
Imaging
56
Features
78
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL8
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2022
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PL9 and Sony FX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and FX30 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL9 was announced 5 years earlier than the FX30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-PL9 scores versus the FX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Sony FX30

 E-PL9 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Olympus E-PL9

 FX30 E-PL9 
RevealedSeptember 2022February 2018Newer by 56 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k1040kSharper display (+1320k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Sony FX30

 E-PL9 FX30 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"3.00"Same display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL9 comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL9 and the FX30.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and FX30 is 85 and 64 respectively.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and FX30.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony FX30 will resolve extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-PL9 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography advice
Sony FX30 Portrait photography advice
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
84
has manual focus
sensor resolution is high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Street photography details
Sony FX30 Street photography details
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
74
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than competition (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Sports photography camera
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (570 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL9
Travel photography with Sony FX30
77
has bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
74
good battery life (570 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
sensor resolution is high (26MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography factors
Sony FX30 Landscape photography factors
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (570 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging advice
Sony FX30 Vlogging advice
35
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
more heavy than competition (646g)
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL9 and Sony FX30
 Olympus PEN E-PL9Sony FX30
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL9 Sony FX30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-08 2022-09-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max enhanced ISO 25600 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 121 759
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 187
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 8.6 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.60 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 380g (0.84 lb) 646g (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 570 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 Dual
Launch cost $599 $1,800