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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
Photography Glossary

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus 9000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and 9000 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was revealed 3 years later than the 9000 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SH-50 grades against the 9000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus 9000

 SH-50 9000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2009More recent by 45 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus SH-50

 9000 SH-50 

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus 9000

 SH-50 9000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus 9000 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus 9000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-50 versus the 9000.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and 9000 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-50 and 9000.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer SH-50 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography info
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography info
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-50
Street photography with Olympus 9000
64
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (269 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography details
Olympus 9000 Sports photography details
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Travel photography information
Olympus 9000 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (269 grams)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (225g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-50
Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging info
Olympus 9000 Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others (225 grams)
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus 9000
 Olympus SH-50Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SH-50 Olympus Stylus 9000
Alternate name - mju 9000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-08 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 225 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 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 ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $300