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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung MV800 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 MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 9000 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the MV800 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the 9000 scores versus the MV800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Samsung MV800

 9000 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus 9000

 MV800 9000 
IntroducedSeptember 2011May 2009Newer by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Samsung MV800

 9000 MV800 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 9000 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Olympus 9000 and Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 9000 against the MV800.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and MV800 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and MV800.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung MV800 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography factors
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography factors
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography advice
Samsung MV800 Street photography advice
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (225g)
73
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (121 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography factors
Samsung MV800 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography features
Samsung MV800 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (225g)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition (121g)
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography info
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging details
Samsung MV800 Vlogging details
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Samsung MV800
 Olympus Stylus 9000Samsung MV800
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Samsung MV800
Otherwise known as mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225g (0.50 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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
Battery model - BP70
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Micro SD
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $499