Nikon L610 vs Olympus 9000
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Announced August 2012
(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
- Alternate Name is mju 9000

Nikon L610 vs Olympus 9000 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Nikon L610 vs Olympus 9000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and 9000 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The L610 was introduced 3 years later than the 9000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L610 grades versus the 9000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus 9000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L610 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Olympus 9000
L610 | 9000 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 40 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Nikon L610
9000 | L610 |
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Common features in the Nikon L610 and Olympus 9000
L610 | 9000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon L610 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L610 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Olympus 9000 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon L610 vs Olympus 9000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the L610 vs the 9000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and 9000 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and 9000.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L610 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher L610 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

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Nikon L610 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 | Olympus Stylus 9000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L610 | Olympus Stylus 9000 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju 9000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-08-09 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
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 | 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 port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 240 grams (0.53 pounds) | 225 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 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 | 120 photos | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $150 | $300 |