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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus 9000 vs Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 9000 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the Tough-3000 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 9000 grades versus the Tough-3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 9000 Tough-3000 

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus 9000

 Tough-3000 9000 
RevealedJanuary 2010May 2009More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Olympus Tough-3000

 9000 Tough-3000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 provides outside measurements 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 Tough-3000 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 9000 against the Tough-3000.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and Tough-3000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and Tough-3000.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older 9000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
Portrait photography with Olympus Tough-3000
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography factors
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography factors
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography info
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
Landscape photography with Olympus Tough-3000
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 9000
Vlogging with Olympus Tough-3000
27
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Olympus Stylus 9000Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also called as mju 9000 mju Tough 3000
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-05-14 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 50 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $0