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Olympus 6020 vs Sony T90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus 6020 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6020
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 6020 vs Sony T90 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 6020 vs Sony T90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was manufactured 12 months later than the T90 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 6020 scores against the T90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony T90

 6020 T90 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus 6020

 T90 6020 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony T90

 6020 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus 6020 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 has external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6020 vs Sony T90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 6020 compared to the T90.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and T90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus 6020 to render greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent 6020 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography details
Sony T90 Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average (122 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography factors
Sony T90 Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography factors
Sony T90 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than average (122 grams)
weather proofing
MP count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (148g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography factors
Sony T90 Landscape photography factors
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (148g)
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony T90
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also called as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122g (0.27 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $279 $259