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Nikon L19 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon L19 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L19 vs Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and 9000 (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and 9000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The L19 was introduced 3 months earlier than the 9000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L19 grades against the 9000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Olympus 9000

 L19 9000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Nikon L19

 9000 L19 

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Olympus 9000

 L19 9000 
ReleasedFebruary 2009May 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon L19 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L19 compared to the 9000.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L19 and 9000 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and 9000.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The L19 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus 9000 will provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L19
Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
18
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography details
Olympus 9000 Street photography details
54
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L19
Sports photography with Olympus 9000
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
57
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography details
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography details
21
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
27
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Olympus 9000
 Nikon Coolpix L19Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also called - mju 9000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 225g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $300