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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T90

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T90 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was revealed 2 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-11 grades versus the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony T90

 SZ-11 T90 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus SZ-11

 T90 SZ-11 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony T90

 SZ-11 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 has physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony T90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SZ-11 vs the T90.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and T90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and T90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-11 to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SZ-11 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography information
Sony T90 Portrait photography information
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography information
Sony T90 Sports photography information
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography information
Sony T90 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography information
Sony T90 Landscape photography information
40
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
37
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony T90
 Olympus SZ-11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-27 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in 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 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 226 grams (0.50 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 200 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $253 $259