Olympus 9000 vs Sony W510

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus 9000 versus Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was announced 20 months earlier than the W510 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the 9000 scores against the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 offers external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 9000 versus Sony W510 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 9000 and the W510.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and W510 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and W510.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged 9000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.