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Canon S120 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon S120 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon S110
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is mju 9000
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Canon S120 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon S120 and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is fairly similar but the S120 (1/1.7") and 9000 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was unveiled 4 years later than the 9000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S120 grades against the 9000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Olympus 9000

 S120 9000 
IntroducedNovember 2013May 2009Fresher by 56 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon S120

 9000 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Olympus 9000

 S120 9000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S120 versus the 9000.

Canon S120 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S120 and 9000 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and 9000.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The S120 contains the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The fresher S120 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S120 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography advice
42
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography information
Olympus 9000 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (217 grams)
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography factors
Olympus 9000 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography features
Olympus 9000 Travel photography features
67
supports touch focus
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (217g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (225g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography factors
57
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging details
Olympus 9000 Vlogging details
35
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (217 grams)
27
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (225g)
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Canon S120 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Olympus 9000
 Canon PowerShot S120Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also called as - mju 9000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-26 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217g (0.48 lb) 225g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $449 $300