Olympus 9000 vs Sony A380

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus 9000 versus Sony A380, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively similar but the 9000 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The 9000 was announced 3 months earlier than the A380 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 9000 scores vs the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 has got external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 9000 versus Sony A380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 9000 versus the A380.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and A380 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and A380.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 9000 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A380 will offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.