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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-1 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 9000
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus 9000 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 9000 was launched 4 years before the TG-1 iHS which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 9000 scores against the TG-1 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 9000 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus 9000

 TG-1 iHS 9000 
LaunchedMay 2012May 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 9000 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 features 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-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 9000 vs the TG-1 iHS.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and TG-1 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images though you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged 9000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (225g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (225g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
better than average battery power (350 shots)
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
46
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging details
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (225 grams)
36
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Olympus Stylus 9000Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Also Known as mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-05-14 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225 grams (0.50 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI90B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
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