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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-320 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also Known as mju 9000
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus VR-330
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was brought out 3 years prior to the VR-320 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the 9000 scores against the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus VR-320

 9000 VR-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus 9000

 VR-320 9000 
LaunchedJuly 2011May 2009Fresher by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Olympus VR-320

 9000 VR-320 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-320 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 9000 and the VR-320.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and VR-320 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and VR-320.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus VR-320 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older 9000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography info
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography features
Olympus VR-320 Street photography features
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (225g)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Olympus VR-320
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging information
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging information
27
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Olympus VR-320
 Olympus Stylus 9000Olympus VR-320
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Olympus VR-320
Also referred to as mju 9000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 gr (0.50 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $179