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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X20
Olympus 9000
(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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Other Name is mju 9000
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and 9000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X30 was released 5 years after the 9000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the 9000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Olympus 9000

 Fujifilm X30 9000 
LaunchedAugust 2014May 2009More modern by 65 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Fujifilm X30

 9000 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus 9000

 Fujifilm X30 9000 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Olympus 9000 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus 9000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the 9000.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and 9000 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and 9000.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent Fujifilm X30 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
47
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X30
Street photography with Olympus 9000
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than average in class (423g)
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography factors
Olympus 9000 Sports photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
Travel photography with Olympus 9000
62
good battery pack (470 shots)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (423 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (225 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
58
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging factors
Olympus 9000 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (423 grams)
27
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (225g)
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus 9000
 Fujifilm X30Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X30 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also called - mju 9000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-08-26 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash 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 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423g (0.93 pounds) 225g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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 470 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $499 $300