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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 9000

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus 9000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and 9000 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was unveiled 2 years after the 9000 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-620 UZ matches up against the 9000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus 9000

 SP-620 UZ 9000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2009More modern by 33 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 9000 SP-620 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus 9000

 SP-620 UZ 9000 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus 9000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the 9000.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and 9000 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and 9000.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher SP-620 UZ should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography information
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography information
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography info
Olympus 9000 Street photography info
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus 9000 Travel photography factors
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging advice
Olympus 9000 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
27
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (225g)
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus 9000
 Olympus SP-620 UZOlympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus Stylus 9000
Alternative name - mju 9000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 435g (0.96 lb) 225g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $199 $300