Olympus 9000 vs Sony H55

Following is a extensive review of the Olympus 9000 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was revealed 13 months before the H55 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the 9000 grades against the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 9000 vs Sony H55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 9000 and the H55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and H55.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony H55 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind in sensor technology.