Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T90
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2011
(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
- Launched February 2009
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T90 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T90, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-610 was manufactured 23 months after the T90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-610 scores vs the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony T90
TG-610 | T90 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus TG-610
T90 | TG-610 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony T90
TG-610 | T90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 has got external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-610 compared to the T90.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and T90 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and T90.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer TG-610 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $223 | $259 |