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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony T90

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
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 E-M1 III vs Sony T90 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Sony T90, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and T90 (12MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and T90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 III was unveiled 11 years after the T90 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-M1 III scores versus the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony T90

 E-M1 III T90 
ReleasedFebruary 2020February 2009More modern by 134 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 T90 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony T90

 E-M1 III T90 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 III comes with physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 III versus Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 III and the T90.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and T90 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and T90.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will offer more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography features
Sony T90 Street photography features
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Sports photography with Sony T90
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Travel photography with Sony T90
79
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (148 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography features
Sony T90 Landscape photography features
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
36
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (148 grams)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Sony T90
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-02-11 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 121 9
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580 gr (1.28 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 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 life 420 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at release $1,800 $259