Olympus 9000 vs Samsung SL30
Portability
92 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
28
92 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
28
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
25
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
25
Olympus 9000 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced May 2009
- Other Name is mju 9000
Samsung SL30
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(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternative Name is ES15
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Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus 9000 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 9000 grades versus the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Samsung SL30
| 9000 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Olympus 9000
| SL30 | 9000 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Samsung SL30
| 9000 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus 9000 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. 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) while the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 9000 versus the SL30.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and SL30 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and SL30.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 9000 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography details
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Samsung SL30 Street photography advice
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Samsung SL30 Sports photography factors
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus 9000 Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
Photography Glossary
Olympus 9000 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 9000 | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Samsung SL30 |
| Alternative name | mju 9000 | ES15 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2009-02-17 |
| 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 225 grams (0.50 lbs) | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $300 | $93 |