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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus 9000 versus Samsung WB250F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was unveiled 4 years before the WB250F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the 9000 scores vs the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Samsung WB250F

 9000 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus 9000

 WB250F 9000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2009More modern by 44 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Samsung WB250F

 9000 WB250F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 has got 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 WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Olympus 9000 versus Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with 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. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 9000 against the WB250F.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and WB250F.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB250F to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography info
Samsung WB250F Street photography info
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (225g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors (226g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (225g)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus Stylus 9000Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Samsung WB250F
Also Known as mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225 grams (0.50 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" 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 shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $250