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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony T90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 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
  • Released February 2009
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony T90 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony T90, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled 4 years later than the T90 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony T90

 TG-2 iHS T90 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2009More recent by 54 months
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 T90 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony T90

 TG-2 iHS T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers outer measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony T90 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the T90.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and T90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and T90.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-2 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony T90 Portrait photography details
27
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography details
Sony T90 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Sony T90
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography advice
Sony T90 Travel photography advice
68
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony T90
46
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
37
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
Sony T90 Vlogging highlights
36
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (148g)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony T90
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2013-06-28 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $380 $259