Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX70

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus 9000 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WX70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the 9000 grades versus the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 has physical 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) while the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 9000 and Sony WX70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 9000 compared to the WX70.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and WX70.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX70 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.