Olympus 9000 vs Sony W730

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus 9000 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was released 4 years prior to the W730 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 9000 scores versus the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 9000 vs Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 9000 compared to the W730.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and W730.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W730 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.