Olympus 9000 vs Sony TX1
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched May 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Released August 2009
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Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus 9000 versus Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the 9000 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor measurements.
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe 9000 was launched 2 months earlier than the TX1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 9000 grades against the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Sony TX1
| 9000 | TX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Olympus 9000
| TX1 | 9000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Sony TX1
| 9000 | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus 9000 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 9000 offers outer 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) while the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 9000 compared to the TX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and TX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and TX1.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 9000 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus 9000 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively.
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 9000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
| Alternate name | mju 9000 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2009-08-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 8cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 225g (0.50 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $300 | $350 |