Canon D10 vs Olympus 9000

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon D10 vs Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D10 was brought out 2 months later than the 9000 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the D10 grades versus the 9000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D10 & Olympus Stylus 9000. The entire galleries are available at Canon D10 Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D10 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D10 vs Olympus 9000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the D10 and the 9000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and 9000 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and 9000.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.