Olympus 7040 vs Sony T90

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus 7040 versus Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was revealed 11 months later than the T90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the 7040 matches up versus the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7040 versus Sony T90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 7040 versus the T90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and T90.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus 7040 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern 7040 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.