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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T900

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(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
Sony T900
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony T900

 XZ-10 T900 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus XZ-10

 T900 XZ-10 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony T900

 XZ-10 T900 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T900 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography information
Sony T900 Portrait photography information
45
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (221g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography highlights
Sony T900 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography features
Sony T900 Travel photography features
60
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (221 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography info
Sony T900 Landscape photography info
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
37
focusing manually
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging features
Sony T900 Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than average in class (221 grams)
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Sony T900
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
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