Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 9000
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 9000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Olympus Stylus 9000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus 9000
SX130 IS | 9000 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 16 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon SX130 IS
9000 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus 9000
SX130 IS | 9000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus 9000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 9000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Olympus Stylus 9000 | |
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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 |