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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony T90

Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony T90 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony T90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-565UZ was announced within a month of the T90 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony T90

 SP-565UZ T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 T90 SP-565UZ 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony T90

 SP-565UZ T90 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ and the T90.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and T90 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and T90.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony T90 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Sony T90
39
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
Sony T90 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
Sony T90 Sports photography information
32
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (148g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
Sony T90 Vlogging advice
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony T90
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 413g (0.91 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $259