Olympus SH-50 vs Sony HX9V

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SH-50 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was brought out 18 months later than the HX9V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SH-50 matches up against the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-50 against the HX9V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and HX9V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-50 and HX9V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SH-50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.