Olympus E-400 vs Sony T90
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Olympus E-400 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Revealed September 2006
- Updated by Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
- Revealed February 2009

Olympus E-400 vs Sony T90 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-400 versus Sony T90, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and T90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The E-400 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the T90 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-400 matches up vs the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-400 vs Sony T90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Sony T90
E-400 | T90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus E-400
T90 | E-400 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 29 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 215k | Crisper screen (+15k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Sony T90
E-400 | T90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-400 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-400 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-400 versus Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-400 and the T90.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and T90 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-400 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-400 and T90.
Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-400 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony T90 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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Olympus E-400 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Olympus E-400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus E-400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2006-09-14 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 215k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435g (0.96 lbs) | 148g (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $599 | $259 |