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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 9000 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus 9000

 TG-2 iHS 9000 
IntroducedJune 2013May 2009Fresher by 50 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 9000 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography information
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (225g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (350 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (225 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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great battery life (350 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging features
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than others (225 grams)
36
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus Stylus 9000Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
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