Olympus 1 vs Sony HX9V

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 1 versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and HX9V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was introduced 2 years later than the HX9V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 1 matches up vs the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 1 versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 and the HX9V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and HX9V is 79 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and HX9V.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX9V will produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer 1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.