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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus 9000

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M10 III
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
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Olympus E-M10 II versus Olympus 9000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and 9000 (12MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and 9000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 II was released 6 years later than the 9000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-M10 II grades against the 9000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Olympus 9000

 E-M10 II 9000 
AnnouncedAugust 2015May 2009Fresher by 77 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 9000 E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus 9000

 E-M10 II 9000 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 II offers external measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 II versus Olympus 9000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 II versus the 9000.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and 9000 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and 9000.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M10 II will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography factors
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography factors
72
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography details
Olympus 9000 Street photography details
83
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography information
Olympus 9000 Sports photography information
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
73
comes with touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (225g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging details
Olympus 9000 Vlogging details
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
27
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average (225 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus 9000
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIOlympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Olympus Stylus 9000
Also called as - mju 9000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-08-25 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Min native ISO 200 50
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390g (0.86 lb) 225g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 842 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $300