Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX30V

Lets look closer at the Olympus 9000 and Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was announced 3 years before the HX30V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 9000 matches up against the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 9000 and Sony HX30V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 9000 against the HX30V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and HX30V.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 9000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.