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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also Known as mju 9000
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus 9000 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was introduced 14 months prior to the PL200 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the 9000 grades vs the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Samsung PL200

 9000 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus 9000

 PL200 9000 
LaunchedJuly 2010May 2009More modern by 14 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Samsung PL200

 9000 PL200 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 enjoys exterior 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 PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 9000 versus Samsung PL200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 9000 compared to the PL200.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and PL200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung PL200 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography advice
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Samsung PL200
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (225g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography info
Samsung PL200 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 9000
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Samsung PL200
 Olympus Stylus 9000Samsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Samsung PL200
Also Known as mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2010-07-21
Body design 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 lb) 170g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $0