Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 9000
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![Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS/Canon-SX600-HS-front.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus 9000 front Olympus Stylus 9000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-9000/Olympus-9000-front.jpg)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2014
- Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
(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
- Introduced May 2009
- Also referred to as mju 9000
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 9000 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 9000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and 9000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SX600 HS was revealed 4 years after the 9000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX600 HS matches up against the 9000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 9000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Olympus Stylus 9000. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Olympus 9000
SX600 HS | 9000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 57 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon SX600 HS
9000 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus 9000
SX600 HS | 9000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS features external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 9000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX600 HS against the 9000.
![Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 9000 size comparison Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 9000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-9000-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and 9000 is 93 and 92 respectively.
![Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-9000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and 9000.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-9000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-9000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 9000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Olympus Stylus 9000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Olympus Stylus 9000 |
Also called | - | mju 9000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1280 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 lbs) | 225 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 290 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
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 |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $300 |