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Olympus 550WP vs Sony T90

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus 550WP vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as mju 550WP
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony T90 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 550WP versus Sony T90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was revealed within a month of the T90 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 550WP being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 550WP grades against the T90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Sony T90

 550WP T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus 550WP

 T90 550WP 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Sony T90

 550WP T90 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus 550WP vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP has got external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 550WP versus Sony T90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 550WP versus the T90.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and T90.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony T90 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Olympus 550WP vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography factors
Sony T90 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography factors
Sony T90 Sports photography factors
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
55
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (148g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography features
Sony T90 Landscape photography features
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 550WP
Vlogging with Sony T90
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Olympus 550WP vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Sony T90
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also Known as mju 550WP -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 167g (0.37 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $399 $259