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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony T90

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony T90 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony T90, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was announced 3 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the T90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony T90

 TG-630 iHS T90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 T90 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony T90

 TG-630 iHS T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the T90.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and T90.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer TG-630 iHS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Sony T90
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography advice
Sony T90 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
Sony T90 Travel photography features
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (220 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
Sony T90 Landscape photography details
39
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony T90
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $259