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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony H90

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed August 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10
  • New Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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
  • Announced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony H90 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony H90, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty similar but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 II was unveiled 3 years later than the H90 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M10 II grades versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Sony H90

 E-M10 II H90 
AnnouncedAugust 2015February 2012Fresher by 43 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 H90 E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony H90

 E-M10 II H90 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the H90.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and H90 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and H90.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-M10 II contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The younger E-M10 II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
83
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Sports photography with Sony H90
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Travel photography with Sony H90
73
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (222g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Landscape photography with Sony H90
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
44
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 II
Vlogging with Sony H90
35
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Sony H90
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-08-25 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 81 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO 100) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 390 grams (0.86 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 842 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 290 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $230