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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also Known as mju 9000
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB1000
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus 9000 versus Samsung TL320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was announced 3 months after the TL320 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 9000 matches up vs the TL320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Samsung TL320

 9000 TL320 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Olympus 9000

 TL320 9000 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Samsung TL320

 9000 TL320 
AnnouncedMay 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 offers outer measurements 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 TL320 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 9000 versus Samsung TL320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 9000 versus the TL320.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and TL320 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and TL320.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography advice
Samsung TL320 Street photography advice
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (225g)
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography features
Samsung TL320 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL320 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (225 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 9000
Vlogging with Samsung TL320
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (225 grams)
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Samsung TL320
 Olympus Stylus 9000Samsung TL320
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Samsung TL320
Otherwise known as mju 9000 WB1000
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-05-14 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 225 grams (0.50 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $380