- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- 35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-T90 Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.0 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Olympus TG-820 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | DSC-T90 | TG-820 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $299.00 | $299.99 |
Street Price: | $179.00 | |
Date Available: | 2009-04-01 | 2012-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
5.3 oz
(151 g)
includes batteries |
7.3 oz
(206 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.7 x
2.3 x
0.6 in. (94 x 57 x 15 mm) |
4.0 x
2.6 x
1.0 in. (101 x 65 x 26 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | Yes |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Super HAD | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 12.0 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 1.55 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
3968 x 2976
(11.8 MP,
4:3), 3968 x 2976 (11.8 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif v2.21) | JPEG, .MPO |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.8 | 5.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | MPEG4 | MOV/H.264 |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | Component, Other | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 12 elements in 10 groups | Olympus Lens, 11 Lenses in 8 Groups, 4/8 Aspherical Lenses |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35 - 140mm | 28 - 140mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 6.2 - 24.7mm | 5 - 25mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 5.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/4.6 (tele) - f/10 | f/3.9 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ??? |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
8 cm to Infinity 3.1 in to Infinity |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
20 cm 0.4 - 7.9 in |
3 -
60 cm 1.2 - 23.6 in |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x | Up to 4x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-point / center / spot / touch AF | Contrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Spot AF, AF Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 1,030,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 8.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, High, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, White Fluorescent, Natural White Fluorescent, Day White Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, Underwater Auto / 1 / 2 / Flash | Auto, Sunlight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent1, Underwater, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1000 - 1 sec | 1/2000 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot | Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | No |
Shutter Priority: | No | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Easy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Softsnap, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Sports, Underwater, Gourmet | Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, SPORT, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Underwater Snapshot, Underwater Wide 1, Underwater Wide 2, Underwater Macro, Pet (Cat), Pet (Dog), Snow, 3D, Backlight HDR); Magic Art Filters (Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish Eye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Water Color, Reflection, Miniature, Fragmented, Dramatic); In-Camera Panorama (Card), PC Panorama (Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with ib software) |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 12, Pet auto-shutter seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Slow-Sync, Off, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-Sync w/ Red-Eye Reduction | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: 0.8m - 2.9m(W), 0.5m - 2.3m (T) | ISO 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 11.5ft (3.5m), Tele: 1.64 ft (0.5m) - 8.2ft (2.5m) |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | MPEG4 | MOV/H.264 |
Included Memory: | 11.0 MB | 46.8 MB |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | built-in memory |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | No | |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | Multi-terminal | Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output), HDMI Type-D |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.8 | 5.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | 25 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 220 shots | 220 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary Info LITHIUM | Proprietary LI-50B |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | OLYMPUS [ib] software CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X10.3-10.5 | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Touch-screen LCD, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Dynamic Range Optimizer, In-camera Retouching, HD Slide Show with music. Available in pink, brown, blue and black. | Waterproof to 10m, Freezeproof to -10C, Crushproof to 100kgf, Shockproof to 2m, Dustproof, Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 1080p Movies, iHS Technology. Available in silver, black or blue. |