Olympus SH-3 vs Sony HX9V

Below is a complete review of the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-3 was revealed 4 years later than the HX9V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SH-3 matches up vs the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-3 features physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony HX9V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SH-3 vs the HX9V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and HX9V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and HX9V.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SH-3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.