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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus 9000 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was manufactured 3 years prior to the PX which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 9000 grades against the PX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Ricoh PX

 9000 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus 9000

 PX 9000 
AnnouncedAugust 2011May 2009Newer by 27 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Ricoh PX

 9000 PX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 9000 versus Ricoh PX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 9000 against the PX.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and PX is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and PX.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh PX to produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography features
Ricoh PX Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Ricoh PX
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (225g)
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh PX Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography factors
Ricoh PX Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (225 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
68
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh PX Landscape photography highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging details
Ricoh PX Vlogging details
27
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than average in class (225g)
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus 9000 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Ricoh PX
 Olympus Stylus 9000Ricoh PX
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Ricoh PX
Also Known as mju 9000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225 grams (0.50 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-100
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $329