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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T90

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T90 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony T90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was released 3 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the VH-410 grades vs the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony T90

 VH-410 T90 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2009Fresher by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus VH-410

 T90 VH-410 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony T90

 VH-410 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony T90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the VH-410 vs the T90.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and T90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus VH-410 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent VH-410 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography information
Sony T90 Portrait photography information
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography details
Sony T90 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography features
Sony T90 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography information
Sony T90 Travel photography information
68
has focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
Landscape photography with Sony T90
43
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
Sony T90 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony T90
 Olympus VH-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-21 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 152 gr (0.34 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $186 $259