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Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX5

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus 9000 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was revealed 14 months prior to the WX5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the 9000 matches up vs the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Sony WX5

 9000 WX5 

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus 9000

 WX5 9000 
IntroducedJuly 2010May 2009More modern by 14 months
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Sony WX5

 9000 WX5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 provides exterior 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 WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 9000 versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 9000 and the WX5.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and WX5.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged 9000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography information
Sony WX5 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography factors
Sony WX5 Street photography factors
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (225g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography info
Sony WX5 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (225g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (225g)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Sony WX5
 Olympus Stylus 9000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Otherwise known as mju 9000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225g (0.50 lb) 146g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
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