Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony T90
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(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
(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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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 GlossaryThe 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 dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony T90
| SP-565UZ | T90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2009 | February 2009 | Same age | |
| Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony T90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and T90 is 72 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony T90 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony 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 |