Olympus 9000 vs Samsung GX-10

Here, we are looking at the Olympus 9000 vs Samsung GX-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is very comparable but the 9000 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The 9000 was launched 2 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 9000 grades vs the GX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 has physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 9000 and the GX-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and GX-10 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and GX-10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 9000 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus 9000 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 9000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.