Olympus 5010 vs Sony HX9V

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus 5010 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was released 18 months prior to the HX9V making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 5010 scores versus the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 5010 vs Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 5010 versus the HX9V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and HX9V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and HX9V.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.