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Olympus 7010 vs Sony T90

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus 7010 vs Sony T90 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 7010
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 7010 vs Sony T90 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 7010 versus Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was unveiled 6 months after the T90 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the 7010 scores vs the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Sony T90

 7010 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus 7010

 T90 7010 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Sony T90

 7010 T90 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus 7010 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 7010 vs the T90.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and T90.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography info
Sony T90 Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7010
Street photography with Sony T90
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography info
Sony T90 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (148g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography info
Sony T90 Landscape photography info
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging features
Sony T90 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (148g)
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Sony T90
 Olympus Stylus 7010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also referred to as mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $259