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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 9000

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced February 2009
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 9000
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was unveiled 2 months before the 9000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A1100 IS grades versus the 9000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus 9000

 A1100 IS 9000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon A1100 IS

 9000 A1100 IS 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus 9000

 A1100 IS 9000 
LaunchedFebruary 2009May 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A1100 IS against the 9000.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and 9000 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and 9000.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Olympus 9000
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography details
Olympus 9000 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (225g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography factors
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging information
Olympus 9000 Vlogging information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
27
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (225g)
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Olympus 9000
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISOlympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Olympus Stylus 9000
Otherwise known as - mju 9000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 225 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $300