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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony T90

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Released February 2009
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony T90 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony T90, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was revealed 3 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony T90

 TG-820 iHS T90 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen resolution1030k230kSharper screen (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 T90 TG-820 iHS 
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony T90

 TG-820 iHS T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony T90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the T90.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and T90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and T90.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger TG-820 iHS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography advice
Sony T90 Portrait photography advice
27
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography factors
Sony T90 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography information
Sony T90 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography details
Sony T90 Travel photography details
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (148 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony T90
38
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging highlights
Sony T90 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (148 grams)
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony T90
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,030 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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