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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony T90

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony T90 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony T90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was launched 5 years later than the T90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony T90

 TG-850 iHS T90 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 T90 TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony T90

 TG-850 iHS T90 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony T90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the T90.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and T90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and T90.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography features
Sony T90 Street photography features
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography features
Sony T90 Sports photography features
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (330 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography features
Sony T90 Travel photography features
72
great battery power (330 CIPA)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (21mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (148g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony T90
50
quite wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery power (330 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Vlogging with Sony T90
33
quite wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony T90
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-29 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4616 x 3464 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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
Battery life 330 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $259