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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T90

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced August 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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T90 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-810 and Sony T90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was brought out 2 years after the T90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-810 scores versus the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony T90

 TG-810 T90 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 31 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus TG-810

 T90 TG-810 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony T90

 TG-810 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-810 compared to the T90.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and T90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and T90.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-810 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger TG-810 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
Portrait photography with Sony T90
33
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
Sony T90 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
Sony T90 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography advice
Sony T90 Travel photography advice
64
environment sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (148g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging features
Sony T90 Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than average in class (148g)
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony T90
 Olympus TG-810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $428 $259