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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as WB550
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus 9000 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was introduced 3 months later than the HZ15W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 9000 grades against the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Samsung HZ15W

 9000 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus 9000

 HZ15W 9000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Samsung HZ15W

 9000 HZ15W 
ReleasedMay 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 9000 against the HZ15W.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and HZ15W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and HZ15W.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you should factor the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
32
manual focus
includes face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Street photography advice
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (225g)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (225 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (249 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (225g)
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (249g)
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Samsung HZ15W
 Olympus Stylus 9000Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Samsung HZ15W
Also Known as mju 9000 WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2009-02-23
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 gr (0.50 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $330