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Olympus 7030 vs Sony T90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus 7030 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7030
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony T90 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus 7030 vs Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was announced 11 months after the T90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 7030 matches up against the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Sony T90

 7030 T90 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus 7030

 T90 7030 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Sony T90

 7030 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus 7030 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 features external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7030 vs Sony T90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 7030 versus the T90.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and T90.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus 7030 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger 7030 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography information
Sony T90 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography details
Sony T90 Landscape photography details
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging info
Sony T90 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (148g)
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Sony T90
 Olympus Stylus 7030Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Otherwise known as mju 7030 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $179 $259