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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T90

Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-810 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
  • Announced February 2009
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T90 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was unveiled 12 months after the T90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Sony T90

 SP-800 UZ T90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 T90 SP-800 UZ 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony T90

 SP-800 UZ T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the T90.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and T90 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and T90.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SP-800 UZ will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography information
Sony T90 Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography features
Sony T90 Street photography features
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography factors
Sony T90 Sports photography factors
46
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography features
Sony T90 Travel photography features
61
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (148g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
24
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than others (148 grams)
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony T90
 Olympus SP-800 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 1000 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 12 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455g (1.00 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $270 $259