Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 9000

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon A1000 and Olympus 9000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and 9000 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was revealed 9 years later than the 9000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A1000 scores against the 9000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Olympus Stylus 9000. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 has exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A1000 against the 9000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and 9000 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and 9000.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon A1000 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher A1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.