Olympus 9000 vs Sony A390

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 9000 vs Sony A390, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the 9000 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The 9000 was unveiled 14 months before the A390 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the 9000 matches up vs the A390 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 9000 and the A390.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and A390 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and A390.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 9000 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A390 will produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.