Olympus 1 vs Sony A9

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 1 and Sony A9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and A9 (24MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and A9 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 was revealed 4 years prior to the A9 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the 1 matches up vs the A9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 & Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 versus the A9.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and A9 is 79 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and A9.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A9 will give you greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.