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Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX30

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX30 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 referred to as mju 9000
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 9000 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was introduced 3 years before the WX30 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 9000 matches up vs the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Sony WX30

 9000 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus 9000

 WX30 9000 
RevealedJuly 2011May 2009Newer by 26 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Sony WX30

 9000 WX30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 9000 versus Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 9000 versus the WX30.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and WX30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 9000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography info
Sony WX30 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (225 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography factors
Sony WX30 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography advice
Sony WX30 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (225 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (117 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography information
Sony WX30 Landscape photography information
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging info
Sony WX30 Vlogging info
27
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (225 grams)
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Sony WX30
 Olympus Stylus 9000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Alternate name mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225 grams (0.50 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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
Cost at launch $300 $259