Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T900

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was unveiled 4 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the XZ-10 grades against the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 provides 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) whilst the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the XZ-10 and the T900.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and T900 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and T900.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger XZ-10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.