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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-310 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 9000
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus 9000 and Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was announced 20 months prior to the TG-310 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 9000 matches up vs the TG-310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus TG-310

 9000 TG-310 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus 9000

 TG-310 9000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009Newer by 20 months

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Olympus TG-310

 9000 TG-310 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 9000 compared to the TG-310.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and TG-310 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and TG-310.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-310 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 9000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (225 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (155g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (225 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competition (155 grams)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (150 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging details
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (225g)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus Stylus 9000Olympus TG-310
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Olympus TG-310
Also called as mju 9000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-05-14 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225g (0.50 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" 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 life - 150 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $0