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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 9000

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
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
  • Released May 2009
  • Other Name is mju 9000
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus 9000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 16 months after the 9000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX130 IS scores versus the 9000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus 9000

 SX130 IS 9000 
ReleasedAugust 2010May 2009More modern by 16 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon SX130 IS

 9000 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus 9000

 SX130 IS 9000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the 9000.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and 9000 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and 9000.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SX130 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography features
Olympus 9000 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Olympus 9000
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus 9000 Travel photography factors
61
lighter than competition (308g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (225g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography features
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Olympus 9000
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (225g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Olympus 9000
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISOlympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Olympus Stylus 9000
Also referred to as - mju 9000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-19 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 pounds) 225g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $300