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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T90 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus VR-330 versus Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was revealed 2 years after the T90 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the VR-330 grades vs the T90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Sony T90

 VR-330 T90 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2009Newer by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Olympus VR-330

 T90 VR-330 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Sony T90

 VR-330 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-330 and the T90.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VR-330 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and T90.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VR-330 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher VR-330 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Street photography details
Sony T90 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Sports photography advice
Sony T90 Sports photography advice
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Travel photography info
Sony T90 Travel photography info
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography factors
Sony T90 Landscape photography factors
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Olympus VR-330 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Sony T90
 Olympus VR-330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus VR-330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $220 $259