Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony T90
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Announced January 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony T90 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SP-610UZ was introduced 23 months later than the T90 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony T90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony T90
SP-610UZ | T90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
T90 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony T90
SP-610UZ | T90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ features outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 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).
See the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony T90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the T90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and T90 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and T90.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SP-610UZ provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony T90 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405 grams (0.89 lbs) | 148 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $299 | $259 |