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Leica C vs Olympus 9000

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Leica C front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Leica C vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Launched September 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Typ112
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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also Known as mju 9000
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Leica C vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Leica C and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the C (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is very comparable but the C (1/1.7") and 9000 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The C was released 4 years later than the 9000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the C scores against the 9000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Olympus 9000

 C 9000 
IntroducedSeptember 2013May 2009Fresher by 53 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Leica C

 9000 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Olympus 9000

 C 9000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Leica C vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica C provides outside measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the C vs the 9000.

Leica C vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the C and 9000 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Leica C vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the C and 9000.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The C features the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The more modern C will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica C vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C Portrait photography factors
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography factors
42
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography information
Olympus 9000 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica C
Sports photography with Olympus 9000
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography information
Olympus 9000 Travel photography information
64
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica C
Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
54
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
39
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
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Leica C vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Olympus 9000
 Leica COlympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Make Leica Olympus
Model Leica C Olympus Stylus 9000
Also called as Typ112 mju 9000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-09-08 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lb) 225g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,299 $300