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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS 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
  • Other Name is mju 9000
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was launched 5 years before the TG-850 iHS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 9000 grades versus the TG-850 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 9000 TG-850 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus 9000

 TG-850 iHS 9000 
RevealedJanuary 2014May 2009More recent by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 9000 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 9000 and the TG-850 iHS.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and TG-850 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and TG-850 iHS.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 9000 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography highlights
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (225 grams)
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (225g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
good battery life (330 per charge)
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (21mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
fairly wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
good battery life (330 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 9000
Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (225 grams)
33
fairly wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Olympus Stylus 9000Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Also called mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-05-14 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4616 x 3464
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 life - 330 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $250