Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus 9000
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2012
(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
- Revealed May 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 9000

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus 9000 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and 9000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 2 years after the 9000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the 9000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus 9000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Olympus Stylus 9000. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus 9000
EX-ZR15 | 9000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 33 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate 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 Casio EX-ZR15
9000 | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus 9000
EX-ZR15 | 9000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Olympus 9000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the 9000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and 9000 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and 9000.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Olympus Stylus 9000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Olympus Stylus 9000 |
Alternative name | - | mju 9000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 176g (0.39 lbs) | 225g (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 325 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-110 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $249 | $300 |