Canon A810 vs Olympus 9000

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon A810 and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and 9000 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was introduced 2 years later than the 9000 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A810 grades vs the 9000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A810 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A810 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 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 A810 and Olympus 9000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A810 and the 9000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and 9000 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and 9000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A810 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher A810 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.