Olympus 7040 vs Sony HX9V

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus 7040 versus 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 7040 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was released 18 months earlier than the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 7040 grades against the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7040 versus Sony HX9V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 7040 and the HX9V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and HX9V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX9V to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 7040 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.