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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Also Known as mju 9000
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-610, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was launched 20 months earlier than the TG-610 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 9000 scores versus the TG-610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus TG-610

 9000 TG-610 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus 9000

 TG-610 9000 
IntroducedJanuary 2011May 2009Newer by 20 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Olympus TG-610

 9000 TG-610 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 features physical 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) while the Olympus TG-610 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 9000 vs the TG-610.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and TG-610 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and TG-610.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-610 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 9000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography details
Olympus TG-610 Street photography details
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (225 grams)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (225g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
weather proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than average (225 grams)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Olympus TG-610
 Olympus Stylus 9000Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Olympus TG-610
Otherwise known as mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-05-14 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III 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 speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 gr (0.50 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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
Battery life - 210 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $223