Olympus 7030 vs Sony T90
95 Imaging
36 Features
27 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus 7030 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 7030 vs Sony T90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Sony T90
7030 | T90 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus 7030
T90 | 7030 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Sony T90
7030 | T90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7030 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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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 |