Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony HX200V and Olympus E-PL9 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony HX200V has external dimensions of 122 x 87 x 93 mm (4.8 x 3.43 x 3.66″) and weighs 583 g (1.29 lb / 20.56 oz) (including batteries). Olympus E-PL9 has external dimensions of 117 x 68 x 39 mm (4.61 x 2.68 x 1.54″) and weighs 380 g (0.84 lb / 13.40 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony HX200V and the Olympus E-PL9. Olympus E-PL9 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 5mm narrower, 19mm shorter and 54mm thinner than Sony HX200V. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Sony HX200V has a built-in lens but Olympus E-PL9 doesn't. Once you put a lens on E-PL9, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony HX200V and Olympus E-PL9.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony HX200V and Olympus E-PL9.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus E-PL9 is significantly lighter (203g ) than the Sony HX200V which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on E-PL9, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V nor Olympus PEN E-PL9 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony HX200V and Olympus E-PL9's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Both cameras feature
Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels.