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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H90

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H90 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was released 6 months after the H90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony H90

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ H90 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 H90 SP-820UZ 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony H90

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ H90 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2012Same generation
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the H90.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H90 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and H90 is 69 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and H90.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
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 good  resolution (14MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Sony H90
37
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than average in class (485 grams)
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography information
Sony H90 Sports photography information
33
 great zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
 amazing zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
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 good  resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (22mm)
 great zoom (896mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average in class (485g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
 lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long reach (384mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
35
 relatively wide (22mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 good  resolution (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
44
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging advice
Sony H90 Vlogging advice
25
 relatively wide (22mm)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 no mic socket
 heavier than average in class (485 grams)
32
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony H90
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 15.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 485 gr (1.07 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 290 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $299 $230