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Olympus 6000 vs Sony H90

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus 6000 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus 6000 vs Sony H90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was introduced 3 years earlier than the H90 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 6000 matches up versus the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony H90

 6000 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus 6000

 H90 6000 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009More modern by 32 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony H90

 6000 H90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus 6000 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 6000 and the H90.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and H90.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H90 to resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
Portrait photography with Sony H90
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography factors
Sony H90 Sports photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
61
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging features
Sony H90 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony H90
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also Known as mju Tough 6000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-01 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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
Battery life - 290 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $259 $230