Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX9V

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was brought out 5 months earlier than the HX9V so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 provides outer measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-10 versus the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and HX9V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and HX9V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX9V to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.