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Olympus 9000 vs Sony H50

Portability
92 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69 Imaging
32 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony H50 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony H50 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus 9000 vs Sony H50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was released 4 months later than the H50 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the 9000 matches up against the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Sony H50

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus 9000

		

		

			
 H50 9000 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Sony H50

		

		

			
 9000 H50 
RevealedMay 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 9000 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 9000 vs Sony H50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 9000 vs the H50.
Olympus 9000 vs Sony H50 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and H50 is 92 and 69 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 9000 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and H50.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus 9000 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.
	
			Olympus 9000 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 9000 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 9000 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H50 Portrait photography highlights
20
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
27
 focusing manually
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (9MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Sony H50
53
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (225g)
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus 9000 Sports photography information
Sony H50 Sports photography information
27
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
32
 amazing zoom range (31-465mm  15.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus 9000 Travel photography features
Sony H50 Travel photography features
58
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 long reach (280mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (225g)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
44
 has built in flash
 long reach (465mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
 megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography information
Sony H50 Landscape photography information
31
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Timelapse recording
34
 focusing manually
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 megapixel count low (9MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 9000 Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
27
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing external microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (225g)
19
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
 lack of external microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony H50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Sony H50
 Olympus Stylus 9000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also Known as mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-05-14 2009-01-15
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3 and  3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 225 grams (0.50 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $80