Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB700

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus 9000 vs Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was brought out 19 months before the WB700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 9000 scores vs the WB700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 comes with 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) whilst the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 9000 and the WB700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and WB700 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and WB700.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB700 to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.