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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh G700SE 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 9000
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus 9000 versus Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was brought out 17 months before the G700SE making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 9000 grades vs the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Ricoh G700SE

 9000 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus 9000

 G700SE 9000 
ReleasedOctober 2010May 2009Fresher by 17 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Ricoh G700SE

 9000 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 offers external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 9000 versus Ricoh G700SE in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 9000 against the G700SE.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and G700SE is 92 and 88 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and G700SE.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older 9000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography details
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
manual focus
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
51
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than others (307 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
40
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
environment proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
23
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (307g)
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus Stylus 9000Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Ricoh G700SE
Also called as mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-05-14 2010-10-13
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225g (0.50 lb) 307g (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - DB-60
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $0