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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced November 2007
  • Also Known as EVOLT E-510
  • Superseded the Olympus E-500
  • Updated by Olympus E-520
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus 9000, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and 9000 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-510 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the 9000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-510 scores vs the 9000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus 9000

 E-510 9000 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus E-510

 9000 E-510 
AnnouncedMay 2009November 2007Fresher by 17 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Olympus 9000

 E-510 9000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-510 features external dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-510 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 differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-510 against the 9000.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and 9000 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-510 and 9000.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-510 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus 9000 will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older E-510 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography features
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography features
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (490g)
no moving screen
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography information
Olympus 9000 Sports photography information
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography details
Olympus 9000 Travel photography details
52
lighter than average (490 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (225 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-510
Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Time Lapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging features
Olympus 9000 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
27
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (225 grams)
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Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Olympus 9000
 Olympus E-510Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-510 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also Known as EVOLT E-510 mju 9000
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2007-11-23 2009-05-14
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 grams (1.08 lb) 225 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 442 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $550 $300