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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony T90

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A2
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
  • Released February 2009
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony T90 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony T90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was manufactured 4 years after the T90 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up vs the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Sony T90

 Fujifilm X-A1 T90 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2009More modern by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 T90 Fujifilm X-A1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony T90

 Fujifilm X-A1 T90 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 has outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony T90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the T90.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and T90 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and T90.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A1 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A1 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography info
Sony T90 Street photography info
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Sports photography with Sony T90
54
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Travel photography with Sony T90
66
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (148g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
69
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
37
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
31
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony T90
 Fujifilm X-A1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-30 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $329 $259