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Olympus 6000 vs Sony T90

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus 6000 vs Sony T90 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony T90 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus 6000 vs Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was released 5 months later than the T90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the 6000 matches up vs the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony T90

 6000 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus 6000

 T90 6000 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony T90

 6000 T90 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus 6000 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 6000 and the T90.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and T90.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony T90 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6000
Street photography with Sony T90
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6000
Sports photography with Sony T90
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
61
environment proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6000
Vlogging with Sony T90
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (148g)
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony T90
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Other name mju Tough 6000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-01 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $259 $259