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Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX99

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Also Known as mju 9000
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released September 2018
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus 9000 and Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have different sensor dimensions.

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The 9000 was introduced 10 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 9000 grades vs the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Sony HX99

 9000 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Olympus 9000

 HX99 9000 
ReleasedSeptember 2018May 2009Newer by 113 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.00"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Sony HX99

 9000 HX99 

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 9000 compared to the HX99.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and HX99 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and HX99.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 9000 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will render extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography features
Sony HX99 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography highlights
Sony HX99 Street photography highlights
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (225 grams)
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (242 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Sony HX99
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
good megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX99 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (225 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
76
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (242g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography details
Sony HX99 Landscape photography details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
58
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3-inch)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX99 Vlogging highlights
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (225 grams)
76
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (242 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing mic jack
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Sony HX99
 Olympus Stylus 9000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Also called mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-05-14 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 lb) 242g (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 360 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $469