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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony T90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
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
  • Released February 2009
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony T90 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was released 6 months after the T90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FE-5020 scores vs the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony T90

 FE-5020 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus FE-5020

 T90 FE-5020 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony T90

 FE-5020 T90 
ReleasedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-5020 and the T90.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and T90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T90 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
Sony T90 Street photography highlights
60
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
24
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography information
Sony T90 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
weather proof
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (148g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
31
quite wide (24mm)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony T90
 Olympus FE-5020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also called X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137g (0.30 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $160 $259