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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 9000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 9000
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 9000 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was revealed 21 months after the 9000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the A3200 IS grades vs the 9000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus 9000

 A3200 IS 9000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon A3200 IS

 9000 A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus 9000

 A3200 IS 9000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS features exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus 9000 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3200 IS versus the 9000.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and 9000 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and 9000.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon A3200 IS to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher A3200 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography information
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography factors
Olympus 9000 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography features
Olympus 9000 Sports photography features
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Olympus 9000
72
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (225g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
42
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus 9000 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others in class (225 grams)
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Olympus 9000
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISOlympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Olympus Stylus 9000
Also Known as - mju 9000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 225 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $230 $300