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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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-160 vs Sony T90 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony T90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was manufactured 2 years after the T90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the VG-160 matches up versus the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Sony T90

 VG-160 T90 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus VG-160

 T90 VG-160 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Sony T90

 VG-160 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-160 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus VG-160 versus Sony T90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the VG-160 vs the T90.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and T90.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus VG-160 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger VG-160 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography advice
Sony T90 Portrait photography advice
33
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Street photography info
Sony T90 Street photography info
56
lighter than others (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Sports photography highlights
Sony T90 Sports photography highlights
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (165 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography info
Sony T90 Travel photography info
65
lighter than others (125 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (165 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (148g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography details
Sony T90 Landscape photography details
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (165 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
Vlogging with Sony T90
30
quite wide (26mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than others (148 grams)
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Olympus VG-160 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Sony T90
 Olympus VG-160Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-160 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 148g (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 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 165 shots -
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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $90 $259