Olympus 9000 vs Sony A100

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus 9000 vs Sony A100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the A100 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the 9000 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 9000 was unveiled 2 years after the A100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 9000 matches up versus the A100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The full galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has proportions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 9000 vs Sony A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 9000 vs the A100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and A100 is 92 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and A100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 9000 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Olympus 9000 will provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger 9000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.