Olympus 7000 vs Sony HX99

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus 7000 and Sony HX99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the 7000 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) posses different sensor sizing.

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The 7000 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the HX99 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 7000 grades versus the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check the Olympus 7000 and Sony HX99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 7000 vs the HX99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and HX99 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and HX99.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 7000 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will give more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.