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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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-1 iHS vs Sony T90 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony T90, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was released 3 years after the T90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony T90

 TG-1 iHS T90 
RevealedMay 2012February 2009More modern by 40 months
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 T90 TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony T90

 TG-1 iHS T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony T90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the T90.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and T90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and T90.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger TG-1 iHS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Sony T90 Portrait photography highlights
27
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography highlights
Sony T90 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Sports photography with Sony T90
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (350 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography features
Sony T90 Travel photography features
68
better than average battery (350 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (148g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony T90 Vlogging advice
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony T90
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-05-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 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 350 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $259