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Olympus 9000 vs Sony T90

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus 9000 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Other Name is mju 9000
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Released February 2009
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony T90 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus 9000 vs Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was unveiled 3 months later than the T90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 9000 scores vs the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Sony T90

 9000 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus 9000

 T90 9000 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Sony T90

 9000 T90 
ReleasedMay 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus 9000 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 9000 vs the T90.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and T90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and T90.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography details
Sony T90 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Sony T90
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography info
Sony T90 Landscape photography info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Sony T90
 Olympus Stylus 9000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also called mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-05-14 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 (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
Retail price $300 $259