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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung DV150F 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
  • Other Name is mju 9000
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus 9000 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 9000 was released 4 years prior to the DV150F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 9000 matches up versus the DV150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Samsung DV150F

 9000 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus 9000

 DV150F 9000 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2009More recent by 44 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Samsung DV150F

 9000 DV150F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 provides exterior 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) and the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 9000 and Samsung DV150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 9000 against the DV150F.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and DV150F.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung DV150F to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 9000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography advice
Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (225 grams)
56
lighter than average (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (225g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (116 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography details
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (225g)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus Stylus 9000Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Samsung DV150F
Also called mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2013-01-07
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225 gr (0.50 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $150