Olympus 9000 vs Sony W370

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 9000 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was brought out 7 months prior to the W370 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the 9000 grades vs the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 has external measurements 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 W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 9000 and the W370.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and W370.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W370 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older 9000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.