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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony T90

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony T90 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony T90, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 3 years after the T90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-830 iHS scores versus the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony T90

 TG-830 iHS T90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 T90 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony T90

 TG-830 iHS T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got physical dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony T90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the T90.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and T90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and T90.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent TG-830 iHS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony T90 Portrait photography details
35
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography information
Sony T90 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography details
Sony T90 Travel photography details
67
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography information
Sony T90 Landscape photography information
45
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
37
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony T90 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony T90
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 300 photographs -
Battery form 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
Price at release $0 $259