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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus 9000 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was revealed 4 years prior to the SP-820UZ and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 9000 scores versus the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 9000 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus 9000

 SP-820UZ 9000 
IntroducedAugust 2012May 2009More recent by 39 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 9000 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 9000 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 9000 versus the SP-820UZ.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and SP-820UZ is 92 and 69 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and SP-820UZ.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-820UZ to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography features
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (225g)
37
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (225 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
55
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (485 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
35
reasonably wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (225 grams)
25
reasonably wide (22mm)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (485g)
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Olympus Stylus 9000Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Otherwise known as mju 9000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225g (0.50 lbs) 485g (1.07 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $299