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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 9000 was announced 3 years before the WB210 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 9000 matches up against the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Samsung WB210

 9000 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kClearer screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus 9000

 WB210 9000 
ReleasedJuly 2011May 2009More recent by 26 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Samsung WB210

 9000 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 features external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 9000 vs the WB210.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and WB210 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and WB210.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB210 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 9000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography advice
Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (174g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB210 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography info
Samsung WB210 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
features touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB210 Vlogging highlights
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
33
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (174 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Samsung WB210
 Olympus Stylus 9000Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Samsung WB210
Also Known as mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 gr (0.50 lb) 174 gr (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $279