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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 9000

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
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
  • Released May 2009
  • Also Known as mju 9000
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus 9000, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and 9000 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and 9000 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Z6 II was manufactured 11 years later than the 9000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z6 II scores vs the 9000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus 9000

 Z6 II 9000 
ReleasedOctober 2020May 2009Fresher by 140 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Nikon Z6 II

 9000 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus 9000

 Z6 II 9000 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II has physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus 9000 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus 9000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z6 II compared to the 9000.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and 9000 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and 9000.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will offer more detail due to its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Z6 II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
86
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography information
Olympus 9000 Travel photography information
66
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (410 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (225g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography factors
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging advice
Olympus 9000 Vlogging advice
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus 9000
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus Stylus 9000
Also called as - mju 9000
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-10-14 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 225 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 410 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at release $1,997 $300