Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX9

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was introduced 20 months after the WX9 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ features physical measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony WX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ and the WX9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and WX9 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and WX9.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX9 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern SP-820UZ is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.