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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T90 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus VG-120 and Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-120 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VG-120 was introduced 23 months after the T90 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the VG-120 matches up against the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Sony T90

 VG-120 T90 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus VG-120

 T90 VG-120 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-120 and Sony T90

 VG-120 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-120 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-120 and Sony T90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the VG-120 vs the T90.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VG-120 and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-120 and T90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-120 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer VG-120 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography info
Sony T90 Portrait photography info
33
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Street photography highlights
Sony T90 Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Sports photography info
Sony T90 Sports photography info
26
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus VG-120
Travel photography with Sony T90
62
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (160 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-120
Landscape photography with Sony T90
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (160 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-120 Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (26mm)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Olympus VG-120 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-120 and Sony T90
 Olympus VG-120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
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 speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 160 images -
Type of battery 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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