Olympus E-P2 vs Sony T900
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Olympus E-P2 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Sony T900
| E-P2 | T900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus E-P2
| T900 | E-P2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
| Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed | 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.

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 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.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Sony T900 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P2 | Sony 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 |