Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 9000
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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX500 IS
- Successor is Canon SX520 HS
(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
- Other Name is mju 9000

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 9000 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 9000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was revealed 4 years later than the 9000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX510 HS scores versus the 9000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 9000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Olympus Stylus 9000. The full galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Olympus 9000
SX510 HS | 9000 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 53 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon SX510 HS
9000 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Olympus 9000
SX510 HS | 9000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS has got external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Olympus 9000 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 9000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX510 HS versus the 9000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and 9000 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and 9000.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX510 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus 9000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Olympus Stylus 9000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Olympus Stylus 9000 |
Alternative name | - | mju 9000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-08-22 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 349 grams (0.77 lbs) | 225 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 250 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $249 | $300 |