Specifications
CCD Size (inch) 1/2.33
No. of effective pixels 12.7 megapixels
Removable memory xD-Picture Card*1 (16 MB - 2 GB) / microSD Card*1,*2
Internal memory 45MB
Image processor TruePic III
Recording file format JPEG
Recording image size (max.-in.) [4:3] 3968x2976 - 640x480
[16:9] 1920x1080
Lens focal length 28-280mm
Aperture range f3.3(W) - 5.9(T)
Zoom (Optical / Digital) 10x / 5x [50x]
Focusing System CCD contrast detection
AF mode Spot / iESP / Face Detect
Focusing range (Normal / Macro /Super Macro) [Normal] W:0.5m-8 T:1.0m-8
[Macro] W:0.1m-8 T:0.9m-8
[Super Macro] 0.01m-0.5m(Standard only, Flash Off)
Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity approx. ISO) ISO64/100/200/400/800/1600/AUTO/High
Light metering system ESP/Spot
Exposure compensation ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Histogram Yes
Shutter speed (sec.) Auto: 1/4-1/2000 (Night Scene: Longest 4 Sec)
Sequential shooting Available
White balance Auto, Preset (6 types)
Shooting modes Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fire Works, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Pre-capture Movie
Movie (pixels)
[AVI Motion JPEG] 640 x 480 (30 fps/15 fps),
320 x 240 (30 fps/15 fps)
Still image edit functions Black & white, Sepia, Resize, Trimming
TFT colour LCD monitor 2.7-inch
Flash functions Auto / Red-Eye Reduction / Fill-in / OFF
Flash working range (approx.) W:0.2m-4.0m(ISO800)
T:0.9m-3.0m(ISO800)
Selftimer Available
Power supply Li-50B
Dimension (W x H x D)mm 96 x 60 x 31mm
Weight (g) 185g
The Olympus mju 9000 (also known as the Stylus 9000) is the first attempt at a travel zoom camera by Olympus. Offering a 10x zoom, wide-angle lens equivalent to a focal range of 28-280mm, 12 megapixel CCD sensor, and 2.7 inch LCD screen, the diminutive mju 9000 is taking on the likes of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 and Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. It also offers Dual Image Stabilisation to help keep your pictures sharp, macro mode of 1cm, 5fps shooting (at 3 megapixels), Advanced Face Detection and ISO 64-1600, while Intelligent Auto Mode detects the scenes and adjusts settings, focus and exposure automatically. Compatible with xD-Picture and microSD cards and available in black and blue, the Olympus mju 9000 has a launch price of £310 / $349.99. Does it offer enough features and performance to take on and beat its main rivals? Carry on reading our expert review to find out…
