Canon A480 vs Sony T90
94 Imaging
33 Features
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96 Imaging
34 Features
26 Overall
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Canon A480 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2009
(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
- Revealed February 2009

Canon A480 vs Sony T90 Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Canon A480 versus Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A480 was launched very close to the T90 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A480 scores against the T90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A480 vs Sony T90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A480 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are available at Canon A480 Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Sony T90
A480 | T90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Canon A480
T90 | A480 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Sony T90
A480 | T90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon A480 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A480 comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Canon A480 versus Sony T90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A480 against the T90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A480 and T90.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony T90 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Canon A480 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A480 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A480 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) | 148 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $210 | $259 |