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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T90 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was brought out 4 years after the T90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the XZ-10 matches up versus the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony T90

 XZ-10 T90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 49 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus XZ-10

 T90 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony T90

 XZ-10 T90 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the T90.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and T90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and T90.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent XZ-10 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography details
Sony T90 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
Travel photography with Sony T90
60
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (221g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging highlights
Sony T90 Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Sony T90
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-30 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 221 gr (0.49 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 240 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $428 $259