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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony T90

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced March 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-30MR vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was unveiled 2 years after the T90 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the T90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony T90

 SZ-30MR T90 
IntroducedMarch 2011February 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 T90 SZ-30MR 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony T90

 SZ-30MR T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has exterior measurements 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 dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-30MR vs 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 based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-30MR and the T90.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and T90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and T90.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SZ-30MR should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography features
Sony T90 Portrait photography features
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography highlights
Sony T90 Sports photography highlights
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography info
Sony T90 Travel photography info
65
lighter than average (226 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (148 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography information
Sony T90 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-30MR
Vlogging with Sony T90
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (148g)
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony T90
 Olympus SZ-30MRSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-30MR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-03-02 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $279 $259