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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony T90

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2013
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 SZ-16 iHS vs Sony T90 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was manufactured 3 years after the T90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony T90

 SZ-16 iHS T90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 T90 SZ-16 iHS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony T90

 SZ-16 iHS T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony T90 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the T90.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and T90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and T90.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SZ-16 iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony T90
35
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography info
Sony T90 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Sports photography with Sony T90
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average (226g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (148g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
37
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging highlights
Sony T90 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (148g)
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony T90
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Highest 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 220 pictures -
Form 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
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