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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony T90

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
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-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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony T90

 SP-610UZ T90 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 T90 SP-610UZ 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony T90

 SP-610UZ T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony T90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography highlights
Sony T90 Sports photography highlights
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography advice
Sony T90 Travel photography advice
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (148 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Sony T90
40
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Sony T90
26
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than others (148g)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony T90
 Olympus SP-610UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
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