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Olympus E-P2 vs Sony T900

Portability
86
Imaging
46
Features
42
Overall
44
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Olympus E-P2 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-P1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P3
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
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Olympus E-P2 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-P2 vs Sony T900, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is very close but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and T900 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P2 was revealed 15 months later than the T900 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-P2 grades against the T900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Sony T900

 E-P2 T900 
ReleasedApril 2010February 2009More recent by 15 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus E-P2

 T900 E-P2 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Sony T900

 E-P2 T900 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-P2 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 comes with exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-P2 compared to the T900.

Olympus E-P2 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and T900 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and T900.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The E-P2 provides the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The more modern E-P2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P2 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
59
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P2
Street photography with Sony T900
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Sports photography factors
Sony T900 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Travel photography information
Sony T900 Travel photography information
43
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography info
Sony T900 Landscape photography info
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging highlights
Sony T900 Vlogging highlights
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus E-P2 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Sony T900
 Olympus PEN E-P2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus PEN E-P2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-04-22 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 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 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 grams (0.78 lbs) 143 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 505 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $799 $300