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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Additionally Known as mju 9000
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus 9000 and Samsung NX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very well matched but the 9000 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The 9000 was released 12 months prior to the NX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the 9000 scores versus the NX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Samsung NX5

 9000 NX5 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Olympus 9000

 NX5 9000 
LaunchedJune 2010May 2009More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Samsung NX5

 9000 NX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 9000 and the NX5.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and NX5 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and NX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 9000 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX5 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (225 grams)
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (225g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
decent megapixels (15MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
Landscape photography with Samsung NX5
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging information
Samsung NX5 Vlogging information
27
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average (225 grams)
24
comes with face detect focusing
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Samsung NX5
 Olympus Stylus 9000Samsung NX5
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Samsung NX5
Also Known as mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-05-14 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 grams (0.50 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $499