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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony T90

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony T90 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony T90, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was manufactured 10 years later than the T90 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-6 matches up versus the T90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony T90

 TG-6 T90 
RevealedMay 2019February 2009More recent by 125 months
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus TG-6

 T90 TG-6 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony T90

 TG-6 T90 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony T90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 vs the T90.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and T90 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and T90.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography information
Sony T90 Portrait photography information
40
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography info
Sony T90 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (253 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography features
Sony T90 Sports photography features
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography features
Sony T90 Travel photography features
68
great battery pack (340 per charge)
weather sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (253 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (148g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography info
Sony T90 Landscape photography info
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
37
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (253g)
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony T90
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2019-05-22 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253 grams (0.56 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
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 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 340 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $449 $259