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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Other Name is mju 9000
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus 9000 and Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was brought out 11 years prior to the TG-6 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 9000 grades versus the TG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus TG-6

 9000 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus 9000

 TG-6 9000 
LaunchedMay 2019May 2009Fresher by 122 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Olympus TG-6

 9000 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 9000 and Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 9000 versus the TG-6.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and TG-6 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and TG-6.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older 9000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
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no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography info
Olympus TG-6 Street photography info
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (225 grams)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
MP 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-6 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (225 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
better than average battery life (340 shots)
environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (253g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
57
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (225 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (253g)
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus Stylus 9000Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Olympus Tough TG-6
Otherwise known as mju 9000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-05-14 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 lb) 253g (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $449