Olympus 9000 vs Samsung PL200
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2010 | May 2009 | More modern by 14 months | |
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Samsung PL200
| 9000 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.
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.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 9000 | Samsung 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 |