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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX9

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was brought out 2 years later than the WX9 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the XZ-10 grades vs the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony WX9

 XZ-10 WX9 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 26 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Olympus XZ-10

 WX9 XZ-10 
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony WX9

 XZ-10 WX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 has got external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the WX9.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and WX9.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX9 to show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger XZ-10 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography factors
Sony WX9 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others (221g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography features
Sony WX9 Sports photography features
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX9 Travel photography highlights
60
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (221 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX9 Landscape photography highlights
53
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
Vlogging with Sony WX9
35
quite wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than others (221g)
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Sony WX9
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-30 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $428 $188