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Sony A7R III vs Sony T90

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Sony A7R III vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R II
  • Replacement is Sony A7R IV
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Sony A7R III vs Sony T90 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sony A7R III versus Sony T90, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and T90 (12MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and T90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The A7R III was unveiled 8 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A7R III scores versus the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony T90

 A7R III T90 
RevealedOctober 2017February 2009Fresher by 106 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony A7R III

 T90 A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony T90

 A7R III T90 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony A7R III vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony A7R III features outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A7R III versus Sony T90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7R III against the T90.

Sony A7R III vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R III and T90 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R III and T90.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7R III using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A7R III will provide more detail having an extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A7R III is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A7R III vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III Sports photography features
Sony T90 Sports photography features
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (650 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R III Travel photography features
Sony T90 Travel photography features
74
great battery power (650 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
fantastic MP (42MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7R III
Landscape photography with Sony T90
87
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (650 shots)
2 card slots
37
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
37
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (148g)
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Sony A7R III vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony T90
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2017-10-25 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7952 x 5304 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,440k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 657g (1.45 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3523 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Price at release $2,800 $259