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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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 TG-310 vs Sony T90 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony T90, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was announced 23 months after the T90 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-310 grades against the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony T90

 TG-310 T90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus TG-310

 T90 TG-310 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony T90

 TG-310 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 has outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony T90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-310 vs the T90.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and T90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher TG-310 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Sony T90
33
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
Sony T90 Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography information
Sony T90 Travel photography information
67
lighter than others in class (155g)
environment proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Sony T90
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
37
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony T90
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 150 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $259