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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6000
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus 9000 versus Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 9000 was launched within a month of the 6000 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 9000 grades versus the 6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus 6000

 9000 6000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus 9000

 6000 9000 

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Olympus 6000

 9000 6000 
IntroducedMay 2009July 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 9000 versus Olympus 6000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 9000 vs the 6000.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and 6000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and 6000.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus 9000 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography features
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography information
Olympus 6000 Street photography information
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (225 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography details
Olympus 6000 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography advice
Olympus 6000 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (225g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging factors
Olympus 6000 Vlogging factors
27
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (225g)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Olympus 6000
 Olympus Stylus 9000Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also Known as mju 9000 mju Tough 6000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 50 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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