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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony T90

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus FE-45 vs Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was manufactured within a month of the T90 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-45 grades vs the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Sony T90

 FE-45 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus FE-45

 T90 FE-45 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Sony T90

 FE-45 T90 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 has outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-45 vs Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FE-45 versus the T90.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and T90.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony T90 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography details
Sony T90 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography information
Sony T90 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (148 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography details
Sony T90 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
Vlogging with Sony T90
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Sony T90
 Olympus FE-45Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-45 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $259