Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T900
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Released February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1s
- New Model is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Introduced February 2009
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T900 Overview
The following is a thorough review of the Olympus E-PL2 versus Sony T900, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and T900 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PL2 was manufactured 2 years after the T900 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-PL2 matches up versus the T900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T900 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Sony T900
E-PL2 | T900 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | February 2009 | Newer by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus E-PL2
T900 | E-PL2 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony T900
E-PL2 | T900 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 provides external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Sony T900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL2 and the T900.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and T900 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and T900.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The more modern E-PL2 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-02-11 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 362 grams (0.80 lb) | 143 grams (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $300 |