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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony T90

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony T90 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was announced 12 months after the T90 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony T90

 SP-600 UZ T90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 T90 SP-600 UZ 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony T90

 SP-600 UZ T90 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the T90.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and T90 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and T90.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SP-600 UZ is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Sony T90 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography factors
Sony T90 Street photography factors
36
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography info
Sony T90 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Sony T90 Landscape photography highlights
29
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
20
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony T90
 Olympus SP-600 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $189 $259