• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 114.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus 1040 advantages over Sony DSC-TX9

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $399 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lighter weight
    108g vs 149g
    Lighter weight

Sony DSC-TX9 advantages over Olympus 1040

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 230 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    12.2 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 38 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    2 vs 1/2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung i8

Olympus 1040
Samsung i8
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $186
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Olympus 1040 vs Samsung i8

Sony DSC-TX9
Samsung i8
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • HDMI out
  • $186
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-TX9 vs Samsung i8

Compared to Fujifilm Z20fd

Olympus 1040
Fujifilm Z20fd
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More dots on screen
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Olympus 1040 vs Fujifilm Z20fd

Sony DSC-TX9
Fujifilm Z20fd
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Sony DSC-TX9 vs Fujifilm Z20fd

Compared to Fujifilm Z33WP

Olympus 1040
Fujifilm Z33WP
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Faster shutter
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer exposure

Compare Olympus 1040 vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Sony DSC-TX9
Fujifilm Z33WP
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Sony DSC-TX9 vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Compared to Sony DSC-T900

Olympus 1040
Sony DSC-T900
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $379
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus

Compare Olympus 1040 vs Sony DSC-T900

Sony DSC-TX9
Sony DSC-T900
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Wider angle lens
  • $379
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus

Compare Sony DSC-TX9 vs Sony DSC-T900

Compared to Sony DSC-TX5

Olympus 1040
Sony DSC-TX5
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $349
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Olympus 1040 vs Sony DSC-TX5

Sony DSC-TX9
Sony DSC-TX5
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $349
  • 1/2.4 inch

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