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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Additionally Known as mju 9000
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus 9000 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly comparable but the 9000 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 9000 was launched 4 years before the EX2F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 9000 matches up against the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Samsung EX2F

 9000 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus 9000

 EX2F 9000 
AnnouncedDecember 2012May 2009More recent by 43 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Samsung EX2F

 9000 EX2F 
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 9000 vs the EX2F.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and EX2F.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The 9000 uses the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh more difficult. The older 9000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography features
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (225g)
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography details
Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (294g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
71
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than others (294 grams)
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus Stylus 9000Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Samsung EX2F
Also Known as mju 9000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $478