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Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also Known as mju 9000
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus 9000 and Sony HX200V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was launched 4 years prior to the HX200V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 9000 grades versus the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Sony HX200V

 9000 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus 9000

 HX200V 9000 
IntroducedMay 2012May 2009More recent by 36 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Sony HX200V

 9000 HX200V 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 9000 and Sony HX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 9000 against the HX200V.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and HX200V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to provide more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older 9000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography information
Sony HX200V Portrait photography information
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lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography advice
Sony HX200V Street photography advice
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (225g)
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (450 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX200V Travel photography highlights
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has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (225g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
57
great battery power (450 shots)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (583g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography info
Sony HX200V Landscape photography info
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
great battery power (450 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (225 grams)
27
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (583g)
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Sony HX200V
 Olympus Stylus 9000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Also referred to as mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-05-14 2012-05-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 lb) 583g (1.29 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $480