Clicky

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony T90

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Successor is Olympus TG-6
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
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony T90 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony T90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The TG-5 was introduced 8 years later than the T90 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-5 matches up vs the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony T90

 TG-5 T90 
IntroducedMay 2017February 2009More recent by 101 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus TG-5

 T90 TG-5 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony T90

 TG-5 T90 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 features physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony T90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-5 versus the T90.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and T90 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and T90.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography advice
Sony T90 Portrait photography advice
39
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (250g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
Sports photography with Sony T90
46
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (250g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (148g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
Landscape photography with Sony T90
57
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
36
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging info
Sony T90 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (148g)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony T90
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2017-05-17 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest 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 diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 20.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 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 340 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $449 $259