Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 9000
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Introduced July 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
- Announced May 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 9000

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 9000 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS versus Olympus 9000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and 9000 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was introduced 5 years later than the 9000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX400 IS scores versus the 9000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 9000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Olympus Stylus 9000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Olympus 9000
SX400 IS | 9000 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 64 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon SX400 IS
9000 | SX400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus 9000
SX400 IS | 9000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS features outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX400 IS versus Olympus 9000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS and the 9000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and 9000 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and 9000.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX400 IS to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 9000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Olympus Stylus 9000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Olympus Stylus 9000 |
Also Known as | - | mju 9000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-07-29 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313 grams (0.69 lb) | 225 grams (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $229 | $300 |