Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 9000

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.

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and 9000 is 93 and 92 respectively.

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.