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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 9000

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 9000
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1000pj was manufactured 3 months after the 9000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S1000pj grades vs the 9000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus 9000

 S1000pj 9000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Nikon S1000pj

 9000 S1000pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus 9000

 S1000pj 9000 
AnnouncedAugust 2009May 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1000pj provides outer measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus 9000 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus 9000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1000pj versus the 9000.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and 9000 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and 9000.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography advice
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography info
Olympus 9000 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography information
Olympus 9000 Sports photography information
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography information
Olympus 9000 Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (225g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography features
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography features
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
27
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (225g)
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Olympus 9000
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjOlympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Olympus Stylus 9000
Alternate name - mju 9000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-04 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 225 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $289 $300