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Olympus 6010 vs Sony T90

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus 6010 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6010
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony T90 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 6010 and Sony T90, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was unveiled 5 months after the T90 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 6010 matches up against the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony T90

 6010 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus 6010

 T90 6010 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony T90

 6010 T90 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus 6010 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 features outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6010 and Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 6010 against the T90.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and T90.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography info
Sony T90 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging highlights
Sony T90 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (148g)
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony T90
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also Known as mju Tough 6010 -
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-17 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 179g (0.39 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
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 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 ID LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $259