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Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX80

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was launched 4 years before the WX80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 9000 grades versus the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Sony WX80

 9000 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus 9000

 WX80 9000 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2009More modern by 44 months

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Sony WX80

 9000 WX80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 features physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 9000 vs the WX80.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and WX80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and WX80.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX80 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX80 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography highlights
Sony WX80 Street photography highlights
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (225g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography information
Sony WX80 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (225 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
includes touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging details
Sony WX80 Vlogging details
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (225g)
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Sony WX80
 Olympus Stylus 9000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Alternate name mju 9000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2013-01-08
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
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 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $276