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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 9000

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2016
Olympus 9000
(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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 9000 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 9000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and 9000 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was announced 7 years after the 9000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX620 HS scores versus the 9000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus 9000

 SX620 HS 9000 
AnnouncedMay 2016May 2009More modern by 86 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon SX620 HS

 9000 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus 9000

 SX620 HS 9000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX620 HS against the 9000.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and 9000 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and 9000.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Olympus 9000
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography details
Olympus 9000 Sports photography details
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (182 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (225g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography factors
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography factors
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Olympus 9000
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
27
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (225g)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Olympus 9000
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSOlympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Olympus Stylus 9000
Alternate name - mju 9000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-05-10 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 225 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $279 $300