Nikon S5100 vs Olympus 9000

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S5100 vs Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was manufactured 16 months later than the 9000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S5100 scores versus the 9000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Olympus Stylus 9000. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S5100 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S5100 against the 9000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and 9000 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and 9000.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger S5100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.