Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T90
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony T90
SZ-11 | T90 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | February 2009 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus SZ-11
T90 | SZ-11 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony T90
SZ-11 | T90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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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 |