Olympus 9000 vs Sony TX7

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus 9000 versus Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is pretty similar but the 9000 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizes.

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The 9000 was manufactured 7 months before the TX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 9000 scores versus the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 9000 versus Sony TX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 9000 compared to the TX7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and TX7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and TX7.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 9000 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus 9000 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 9000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.