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Olympus E-3 vs Sony H90

Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48
Olympus E-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus E-3 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Revealed February 2008
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-5
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Olympus E-3 vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-3 and Sony H90, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The E-3 was introduced 5 years earlier than the H90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-3 grades vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Sony H90

 E-3 H90 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus E-3

 H90 E-3 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2008Newer by 48 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Sony H90

 E-3 H90 
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-3 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-3 features external measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-3 and Sony H90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-3 versus the H90.

Olympus E-3 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and H90 is 56 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-3 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-3 and H90.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-3 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony H90 will show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged E-3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-3 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-3
Portrait photography with Sony H90
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-3
Street photography with Sony H90
69
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
57
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-3 Travel photography information
Sony H90 Travel photography information
55
environment sealing
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
69
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H90 Landscape photography highlights
56
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low MP (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-3 Vlogging details
Sony H90 Vlogging details
18
can't record video
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus E-3 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Sony H90
 Olympus E-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2008-02-20 2012-02-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 890 grams (1.96 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 571 not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $670 $230