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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T90

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Released February 2009
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T90 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony T90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was released 2 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-12 scores versus the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Sony T90

 SZ-12 T90 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus SZ-12

 T90 SZ-12 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Sony T90

 SZ-12 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-12 has got physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony T90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-12 vs the T90.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and T90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-12 and T90.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-12 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern SZ-12 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-12
Street photography with Sony T90
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography highlights
Sony T90 Sports photography highlights
41
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography advice
Sony T90 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Landscape photography highlights
Sony T90 Landscape photography highlights
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
37
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-12 and Sony T90
 Olympus SZ-12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-10 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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 25-600mm (24.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
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 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 life 220 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $350 $259