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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony T90

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony T90 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus VG-110 and Sony T90, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was launched 2 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the VG-110 matches up against the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Sony T90

 VG-110 T90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2009Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus VG-110

 T90 VG-110 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Sony T90

 VG-110 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony T90 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the VG-110 versus the T90.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and T90 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and T90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger VG-110 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
Portrait photography with Sony T90
26
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography details
Sony T90 Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography factors
Sony T90 Sports photography factors
24
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (170 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography info
Sony T90 Travel photography info
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (170 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography features
Sony T90 Landscape photography features
27
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (170 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
36
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Vlogging info
Sony T90 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (27mm)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
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Olympus VG-110 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Sony T90
 Olympus VG-110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-08 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 gr (0.23 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 170 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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