Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-330
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-330 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
- Revealed May 2009
- Alternate Name is 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
- Released February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus VR-320
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-330 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Olympus VR-330. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus VR-330
9000 | VR-330 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Olympus 9000
VR-330 | 9000 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | May 2009 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Olympus VR-330
9000 | VR-330 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Olympus VR-330 | |
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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 |