Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2009
- Other Name is mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Launched May 2010
- Also referred to as WB5500

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus 9000 versus Samsung HZ50W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The 9000 was announced 11 months before the HZ50W which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 9000 matches up versus the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Samsung HZ50W
9000 | HZ50W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Olympus 9000
HZ50W | 9000 | |||
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Launched | May 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Samsung HZ50W
9000 | HZ50W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 offers outer 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 HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 9000 versus Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 9000 vs the HZ50W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and HZ50W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and HZ50W.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ50W to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Samsung HZ50W |
Otherwise known as | mju 9000 | WB5500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2010-05-03 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 lb) | 426 gr (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 | ||
Battery model | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $300 | $250 |