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Olympus 9000 vs Sony W710

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus 9000 vs Sony W710 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
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus 9000 vs Sony W710 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus 9000 versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was revealed 4 years prior to the W710 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 9000 matches up versus the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Sony W710

 9000 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus 9000

 W710 9000 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2009Newer by 44 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Sony W710

 9000 W710 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus 9000 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 9000 versus Sony W710 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 9000 versus the W710.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and W710.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W710 Portrait photography highlights
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Sony W710
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (225 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
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 W710 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (225 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography advice
Sony W710 Landscape photography advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging details
Sony W710 Vlogging details
27
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (225 grams)
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Sony W710
 Olympus Stylus 9000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Otherwise known as mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 gr (0.50 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 images
Battery style - 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $90