Olympus 9000 vs Sony RX100 VII

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 9000 and Sony RX100 VII, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 9000 was brought out 11 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 9000 matches up against the RX100 VII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Olympus 9000 and Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 9000 vs the RX100 VII.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and RX100 VII is 92 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and RX100 VII.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 9000 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 VII will deliver extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.