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Nikon S01 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S01 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced June 2013
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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Nikon S01 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon S01 vs Olympus 9000, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S01 (10MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is relatively close but the S01 (1/2.9") and 9000 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S01 was announced 4 years later than the 9000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S01 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the S01 scores versus the 9000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Olympus 9000

 S01 9000 
LaunchedJune 2013May 2009Fresher by 50 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Nikon S01

 9000 S01 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Olympus 9000

 S01 9000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S01 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S01 has physical dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S01 vs the 9000.

Nikon S01 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S01 and 9000 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S01 and 9000.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S01 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus 9000 will result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent S01 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S01 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S01
Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S01 Street photography info
Olympus 9000 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors in class (96 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.9")
does not have RAW support
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S01 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S01 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Travel photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors in class (96g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (225 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S01 Landscape photography details
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography details
23
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S01 Vlogging features
Olympus 9000 Vlogging features
27
touchscreen
lighter than competitors in class (96g)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (225g)
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Nikon S01 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Olympus 9000
 Nikon Coolpix S01Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S01 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also called as - mju 9000
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2009-05-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 18.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.3 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 96 grams (0.21 lbs) 225 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in -
Self timer - Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots - One
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