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Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Additionally referred to as mju 9000
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus 9000 versus Sony HX9V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was announced 3 years prior to the HX9V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 9000 grades vs the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Sony HX9V

 9000 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Olympus 9000

 HX9V 9000 
IntroducedJuly 2011May 2009Fresher by 26 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Sony HX9V

 9000 HX9V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 9000 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 9000 versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 9000 and the HX9V.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and HX9V.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older 9000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX9V Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography factors
Sony HX9V Street photography factors
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography details
Sony HX9V Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography information
Sony HX9V Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (225 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography details
Sony HX9V Landscape photography details
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging features
Sony HX9V Vlogging features
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Sony HX9V
 Olympus Stylus 9000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also referred to as mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-05-14 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225g (0.50 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $328