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Olympus 5010 vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Olympus 5010 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus 5010 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus 5010 vs Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was revealed 11 months later than the T900 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 5010 scores vs the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Sony T900

 5010 T900 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus 5010

 T900 5010 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Sony T900

 5010 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus 5010 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus 5010 vs Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 5010 vs the T900.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and T900.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus 5010 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent 5010 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus 5010 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 Portrait photography information
Sony T900 Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography advice
Sony T900 Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 5010 Travel photography information
Sony T900 Travel photography information
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging factors
Sony T900 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Olympus 5010 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Sony T900
 Olympus Stylus 5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Also called mju 5010 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 143 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $300