Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2013
Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
Let's look closer at the Olympus 9000 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 9000 was revealed 5 years prior to the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 9000 scores vs the TG-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
9000 | TG-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus 9000
TG-2 iHS | 9000 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | May 2009 | Fresher by 50 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 610k | 230k | Crisper display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
9000 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 9000 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Olympus 9000 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 9000 versus the TG-2 iHS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and TG-2 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and TG-2 iHS.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The older 9000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Otherwise known as | mju 9000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2013-06-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 610k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 225g (0.50 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $300 | $380 |