Olympus 7030 vs Sony HX9V

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus 7030 and Sony HX9V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was brought out 18 months prior to the HX9V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 7030 matches up against the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7030 and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 7030 compared to the HX9V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and HX9V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX9V to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.