Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 9000
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![Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-A1100-IS.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus 9000 front Olympus Stylus 9000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-9000/Olympus-9000-front.jpg)
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 9000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Olympus Stylus 9000. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus 9000
A1100 IS | 9000 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon A1100 IS
9000 | A1100 IS | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus 9000
A1100 IS | 9000 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus 9000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 9000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1100-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-9000-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1100-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-9000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1100-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-9000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1100-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-9000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 9000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Olympus Stylus 9000 | |
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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 |