Olympus 9000 vs Sony QX100

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus 9000 versus Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 9000 was brought out 5 years prior to the QX100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 9000 grades vs the QX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 9000 versus Sony QX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 9000 and the QX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and QX100 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and QX100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 9000 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony QX100 will result in extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind in sensor technology.