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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6010 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010
Photography Glossary

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6010 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus 9000 versus Olympus 6010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was brought out 2 months earlier than the 6010 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 9000 grades against the 6010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus 6010

 9000 6010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus 9000

 6010 9000 

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Olympus 6010

 9000 6010 
ReleasedMay 2009July 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 9000 features external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus 6010 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 9000 versus Olympus 6010 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 9000 vs the 6010.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and 6010 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and 6010.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should always consider the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography info
Olympus 6010 Street photography info
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (225g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography info
Olympus 6010 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 6010 Vlogging highlights
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Olympus 6010
 Olympus Stylus 9000Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also referred to as mju 9000 mju Tough 6010
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-05-14 2009-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
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 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 225 gr (0.50 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical 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 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
Battery ID - LI-50C
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $0