Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 9000
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33 Features
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92 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
(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
- Introduced May 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju 9000
Photography Glossary Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 9000 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon A3000 IS and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe A3000 IS was introduced 8 months after the 9000 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A3000 IS scores versus the 9000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Olympus Stylus 9000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Olympus 9000
| A3000 IS | 9000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon A3000 IS
| 9000 | A3000 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Olympus 9000
| A3000 IS | 9000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS has physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3000 IS and Olympus 9000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A3000 IS against the 9000.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and 9000 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and 9000.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus 9000 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger A3000 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus 9000 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Olympus Stylus 9000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Olympus Stylus 9000 |
| Alternate name | - | mju 9000 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-05 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| 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) |
| Max aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.2-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 165g (0.36 lb) | 225g (0.50 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 model | NB-8L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $240 | $300 |