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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-330 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
Olympus VR-330
(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
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus 9000 versus Olympus VR-330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 9000 was launched 21 months before the VR-330 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 9000 scores against the VR-330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus VR-330

 9000 VR-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus 9000

 VR-330 9000 
ReleasedFebruary 2011May 2009Fresher by 21 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Olympus VR-330

 9000 VR-330 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 9000 versus Olympus VR-330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 9000 vs the VR-330.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and VR-330 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and VR-330.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VR-330 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Olympus VR-330
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (225g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition in class (158g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography info
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging info
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging info
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (225g)
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Olympus VR-330
 Olympus Stylus 9000Olympus VR-330
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Olympus VR-330
Also Known as mju 9000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.50 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
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 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 ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $220