Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T900
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Released February 2009
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T900 Overview
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T900 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony T900
XZ-10 | T900 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | February 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus XZ-10
T900 | XZ-10 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Sharper display (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony T900
XZ-10 | T900 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-01-30 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221 grams (0.49 pounds) | 143 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $428 | $300 |