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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Additionally referred to as mju 9000
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was announced 3 years earlier than the VG-160 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 9000 scores versus the VG-160 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus VG-160

 9000 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus 9000

 VG-160 9000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2009Fresher by 32 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Olympus VG-160

 9000 VG-160 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 features external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-160 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 9000 vs the VG-160.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and VG-160 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and VG-160.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-160 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older 9000 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (225g)
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (165 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (225 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than average in class (125g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (165 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (165 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (225 grams)
30
fairly wide (26mm)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus Stylus 9000Olympus VG-160
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Olympus VG-160
Also Known as mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225 gr (0.50 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 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 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 - 165 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $90