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Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7010
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 7010 and Sony HX9V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 7010 was unveiled 24 months before the HX9V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 7010 grades against the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Sony HX9V

 7010 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Olympus 7010

 HX9V 7010 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 24 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Sony HX9V

 7010 HX9V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7010 and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 7010 vs the HX9V.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and HX9V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and HX9V.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX9V to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX9V Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography features
Sony HX9V Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography information
Sony HX9V Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7010
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Sony HX9V
 Olympus Stylus 7010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also called as mju 7010 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $328