Olympus 9000 vs Sony QX1

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus 9000 vs Sony QX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The 9000 was released 6 years earlier than the QX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 9000 grades vs the QX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 9000 vs Sony QX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 9000 vs the QX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and QX1 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and QX1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 9000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony QX1 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.