Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 9000

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 9000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was manufactured 2 years later than the 9000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S9100 matches up vs the 9000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S9100 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S9100 and the 9000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and 9000 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and 9000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent S9100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.