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Olympus 8010 vs Sony T90

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus 8010 vs Sony T90 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 8010 vs Sony T90 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus 8010 vs Sony T90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was released 12 months after the T90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 8010 grades vs the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Sony T90

 8010 T90 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus 8010

 T90 8010 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Sony T90

 8010 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus 8010 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 features physical measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8010 vs Sony T90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 8010 compared to the T90.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and T90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and T90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 8010 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher 8010 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (245 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography details
Sony T90 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8010
Travel photography with Sony T90
64
environment proofing
good MP (13MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (245 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (148g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (245g)
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
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Olympus 8010 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Sony T90
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also referred to as mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Physical type 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
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $259