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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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
  • Released February 2009
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony T90 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus VG-145 vs Sony T90, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was brought out 2 years after the T90 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the VG-145 grades versus the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony T90

 VG-145 T90 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus VG-145

 T90 VG-145 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony T90

 VG-145 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-145 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by 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 working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the VG-145 compared to the T90.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and T90.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus VG-145 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher VG-145 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
Portrait photography with Sony T90
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography advice
Sony T90 Travel photography advice
62
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (160 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography information
Sony T90 Landscape photography information
36
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (26mm)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony T90
 Olympus VG-145Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VG-145 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-27 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
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 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 160 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $259