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Olympus 7010 vs Sony H90

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7010
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 7010 vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus 7010 vs Sony H90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was brought out 3 years prior to the H90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the 7010 grades versus the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Sony H90

 7010 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus 7010

 H90 7010 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Sony H90

 7010 H90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 7010 compared to the H90.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and H90.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H90 to give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7010
Portrait photography with Sony H90
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography advice
Sony H90 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging details
Sony H90 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Sony H90
 Olympus Stylus 7010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Otherwise known as mju 7010 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 290 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $230