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Canon A2300 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon A2300 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2012
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A2300 versus Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and 9000 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was introduced 2 years later than the 9000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A2300 matches up against the 9000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Olympus 9000

 A2300 9000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012May 2009Fresher by 34 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon A2300

 9000 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Olympus 9000

 A2300 9000 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 features outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2300 compared to the 9000.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and 9000 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and 9000.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A2300 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A2300 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography details
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography details
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Sports photography highlights
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography information
Olympus 9000 Travel photography information
66
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (210 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (225 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography highlights
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than others (225 grams)
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Olympus 9000
 Canon PowerShot A2300Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also called as - mju 9000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 225 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 210 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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