Canon S90 vs Olympus 9000

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon S90 versus Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is fairly close but the S90 (1/1.7") and 9000 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The S90 was announced 11 months later than the 9000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S90 scores vs the 9000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The whole galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Canon S90 versus Olympus 9000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S90 against the 9000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and 9000 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and 9000.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S90 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus 9000 will render more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher S90 should have an advantage in sensor technology.