Olympus 9000 vs Sony W230

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus 9000 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was introduced 3 months after the W230 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 9000 scores vs the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 provides physical measurements 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 W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 9000 and Sony W230 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 9000 versus the W230.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and W230.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.