• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 280.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus 9000 advantages over Canon A1100 IS

  • More telephoto lens reach
    280 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Canon A1100 IS advantages over Olympus 9000

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.7 vs f/3.2
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/1600 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

The Competition

Compared to Canon A3100 IS

Olympus 9000
Canon A3100 IS
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Wider angle lens
  • $85
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
Canon A1100 IS
Canon A3100 IS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $85
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compared to Canon A3000 IS

Olympus 9000
Canon A3000 IS
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $108
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
Canon A1100 IS
Canon A3000 IS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $108
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compared to Fujifilm JZ300

Olympus 9000
Fujifilm JZ300
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video
Canon A1100 IS
Fujifilm JZ300
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 24p video

Compared to Fujifilm JZ500

Olympus 9000
Fujifilm JZ500
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video
Canon A1100 IS
Fujifilm JZ500
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 24p video

Compared to Pentax RZ10

Olympus 9000
Pentax RZ10
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $177
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
Canon A1100 IS
Pentax RZ10
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $177
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
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