Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus 9000 and Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was unveiled 5 years prior to the HX50V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the 9000 grades against the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 9000 and Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 9000 against the HX50V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and HX50V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and HX50V.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to deliver more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.