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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 9000

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and 9000 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was unveiled 2 years after the 9000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A4000 IS matches up versus the 9000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Olympus 9000

 A4000 IS 9000 
IntroducedFebruary 2012May 2009More modern by 34 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon A4000 IS

 9000 A4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Olympus 9000

 A4000 IS 9000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A4000 IS and the 9000.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and 9000 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and 9000.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A4000 IS to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent A4000 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A4000 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography factors
Olympus 9000 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Sports photography highlights
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (175 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Travel photography highlights
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (175 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (225g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (175 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Olympus 9000
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISOlympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Olympus Stylus 9000
Also Known as - mju 9000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 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 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 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 145g (0.32 lbs) 225g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 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 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 175 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $199 $300