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Olympus 9000 vs Sony S2000

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus 9000 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Additionally Known as mju 9000
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus 9000 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was announced 7 months earlier than the S2000 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 9000 grades against the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Sony S2000

 9000 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus 9000

 S2000 9000 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009More modern by 7 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Sony S2000

 9000 S2000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus 9000 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 9000 vs Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 9000 and the S2000.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and S2000.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus 9000 to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography factors
Sony S2000 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography features
Sony S2000 Street photography features
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (225 grams)
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Sony S2000
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography features
Sony S2000 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
27
nice screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Sony S2000
 Olympus Stylus 9000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also referred to as mju 9000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.50 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $225