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Olympus 9000 vs Sony W330

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus 9000 vs Sony W330 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 9000
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony W330 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus 9000 and Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was launched 7 months earlier than the W330 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 9000 scores versus the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Sony W330

 9000 W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus 9000

 W330 9000 
IntroducedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Sony W330

 9000 W330 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 9000 has physical 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 Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 9000 and Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 9000 and the W330.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and W330 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and W330.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W330 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W330 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (225g)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Sony W330
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography information
Sony W330 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (225g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
Landscape photography with Sony W330
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging features
Sony W330 Vlogging features
27
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average (225g)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Sony W330
 Olympus Stylus 9000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Also referred to as mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE 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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $170