Olympus 9000 vs Sony A350

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus 9000 versus Sony A350, one being 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 A350 (14MP) is very comparable but the 9000 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 9000 was introduced 12 months later than the A350 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 9000 grades versus the A350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 9000 features outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 9000 versus Sony A350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 9000 and the A350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and A350 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and A350.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 9000 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A350 will provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 9000 should have an edge in sensor technology.