Casio EX-10 vs Olympus 9000

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-10 vs Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and 9000 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was introduced 4 years after the 9000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-10 matches up against the 9000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 enjoys outside measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-10 vs the 9000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and 9000 is 83 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and 9000.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-10 offers the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The younger EX-10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.