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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-120 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-120, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was unveiled 20 months prior to the VG-120 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 9000 scores versus the VG-120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus VG-120

 9000 VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus 9000

 VG-120 9000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009More modern by 20 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Olympus VG-120

 9000 VG-120 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 9000 compared to the VG-120.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and VG-120 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and VG-120.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-120 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography details
Olympus VG-120 Street photography details
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (225 grams)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography information
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography information
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (225 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging info
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging info
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (225g)
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus Stylus 9000Olympus VG-120
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Olympus VG-120
Also Known as mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 gr (0.50 lbs) 120 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 160 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $190