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Olympus 8010 vs Sony H90

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(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
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony H90 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus 8010 vs Sony H90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced 3 years prior to the H90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 8010 matches up against the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony H90

 8010 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus 8010

 H90 8010 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony H90

 8010 H90 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 8010 compared to the H90.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and H90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to produce extra detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older 8010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (245 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography information
Sony H90 Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (245g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (222g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography info
Sony H90 Landscape photography info
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (245g)
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony H90
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Also called mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III BIONZ
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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
Battery life - 290 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $600 $230