Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-320
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus VR-320
9000 | VR-320 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Olympus 9000
VR-320 | 9000 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | May 2009 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Olympus VR-320
9000 | VR-320 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Olympus VR-320 | |
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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 |