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Olympus 5010 vs Sony H90

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus 5010 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 5010
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus 5010 and Sony H90, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was released 3 years earlier than the H90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the 5010 scores vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Sony H90

 5010 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus 5010

 H90 5010 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Sony H90

 5010 H90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus 5010 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 5010 compared to the H90.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and H90 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and H90.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 5010 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H90 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 5010
Street photography with Sony H90
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
37
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Sony H90
 Olympus Stylus 5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also referred to as mju 5010 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 290 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $230