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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ50W 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Other Name is mju 9000
Samsung HZ50W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Samsung HZ50W

 9000 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Olympus 9000

 HZ50W 9000 
LaunchedMay 2010May 2009More modern by 11 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Samsung HZ50W

 9000 HZ50W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

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

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Street photography advice
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (225 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (225g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography info
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging factors
27
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (225g)
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Samsung HZ50W
 Olympus Stylus 9000Samsung HZ50W
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