Olympus 9000 vs Sony W610
92 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony W610 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
- Introduced May 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
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Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus 9000 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 9000 was brought out 3 years before the W610 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the 9000 scores against the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus 9000 vs Sony W610 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Sony W610
| 9000 | W610 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus 9000
| W610 | 9000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 32 months |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Sony W610
| 9000 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 9000 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 offers outside 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) whilst the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 9000 vs Sony W610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 9000 versus the W610.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and W610.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W610 to provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 9000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Alternative name | mju 9000 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 225 grams (0.50 pounds) | 113 grams (0.25 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 life | - | 250 photographs |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $300 | $200 |