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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung SL102 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 SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 9000 vs Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was unveiled 5 months later than the SL102 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 9000 matches up against the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Samsung SL102

 9000 SL102 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus 9000

 SL102 9000 

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Samsung SL102

 9000 SL102 
AnnouncedMay 2009January 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 9000 against the SL102.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and SL102 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and SL102.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus 9000 to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography info
Samsung SL102 Street photography info
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (225g)
55
lighter than others (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (225 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than others (116 grams)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography information
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
27
good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging information
Samsung SL102 Vlogging information
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than others (225 grams)
30
good maximum aperture (f)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Samsung SL102
 Olympus Stylus 9000Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as mju 9000 ES55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $130