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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 8010 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 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 8010, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was announced 8 months before the 8010 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 9000 grades versus the 8010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus 8010

 9000 8010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus 9000

 8010 9000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010May 2009More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Olympus 8010

 9000 8010 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 has got outer 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 8010 has specifications of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 8010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 9000 and the 8010.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and 8010 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and 8010.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 8010 to result in greater detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography features
Olympus 8010 Street photography features
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (225 grams)
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Olympus 8010
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (225 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
64
environment proofing
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (245 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 8010 Vlogging highlights
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (225 grams)
27
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (245g)
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Olympus 8010
 Olympus Stylus 9000Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also Known as mju 9000 mju Tough 8010
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-05-14 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 50 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 225 gr (0.50 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $600