Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX90V

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX90V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was unveiled 6 years before the HX90V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 7010 matches up vs the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 and the HX90V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and HX90V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and HX90V.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX90V to deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.