Canon S95 vs Olympus 9000

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon S95 versus Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is fairly close but the S95 (1/1.7") and 9000 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The S95 was revealed 19 months after the 9000 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S95 matches up against the 9000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S95 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The full galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S95 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Canon S95 versus Olympus 9000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S95 and the 9000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S95 and 9000 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S95 and 9000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S95 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus 9000 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent S95 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.