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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7000
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
  • Released May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 9000
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus 7000 versus Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was manufactured 4 months before the 9000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the 7000 matches up versus the 9000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus 9000

 7000 9000 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus 7000

 9000 7000 

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus 9000

 7000 9000 
ReleasedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 has outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7000 versus Olympus 9000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 7000 versus the 9000.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and 9000 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and 9000.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you should always take the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7000
Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography advice
Olympus 9000 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography info
Olympus 9000 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography factors
Olympus 9000 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
great zoom (260mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (225g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography information
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography information
32
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7000
Vlogging with Olympus 9000
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (225g)
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Olympus 9000
 Olympus Stylus 7000Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Olympus Stylus 9000
Otherwise known as mju 7000 mju 9000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 50 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172 gr (0.38 lb) 225 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $300