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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Other Name is mju 9000
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus 9000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and 9000 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and 9000 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was announced 10 years later than the 9000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z50 matches up versus the 9000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus 9000

 Z50 9000 
IntroducedOctober 2019May 2009More recent by 127 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Nikon Z50

 9000 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus 9000

 Z50 9000 

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 features outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus 9000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z50 against the 9000.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and 9000 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and 9000.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z50 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Z50 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Olympus 9000
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397g)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography information
Olympus 9000 Sports photography information
75
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Olympus 9000
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (397g)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (225g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging advice
Olympus 9000 Vlogging advice
71
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397g)
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (225g)
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus 9000
 Nikon Z50Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z50 Olympus Stylus 9000
Otherwise known as - mju 9000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-10-10 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 pounds) 225 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 320 shots -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $857 $300