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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony T90

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony T90 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 3 years after the T90 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores against the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Sony T90

 SZ-31MR iHS T90 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 T90 SZ-31MR iHS 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony T90

 SZ-31MR iHS T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Sony T90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the T90.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and T90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and T90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SZ-31MR iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography features
Sony T90 Portrait photography features
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Street photography with Sony T90
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
lighter than average (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography factors
Sony T90 Sports photography factors
44
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average (226 grams)
has focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (148g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
37
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (148g)
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony T90
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic V -
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $259