Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX9V
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Sony HX9V
7010 | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Olympus 7010
HX9V | 7010 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Sony HX9V
7010 | HX9V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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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 |