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Sony A7S II vs Sony T90

Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67
Sony Alpha A7S II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sony A7S II vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7S
  • Refreshed by Sony A7S III
Sony T90
(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
  • Released February 2009
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Sony A7S II vs Sony T90 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony A7S II and Sony T90, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7S II (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty close but the A7S II (Full frame) and T90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7S II was revealed 6 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the A7S II scores against the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sony T90

 A7S II T90 
ReleasedOctober 2015February 2009Fresher by 81 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony A7S II

 T90 A7S II 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A7S II and Sony T90

 A7S II T90 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony A7S II vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7S II has got outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A7S II versus the T90.

Sony A7S II vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7S II and T90 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7S II vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7S II vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S II and T90.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The A7S II has got the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The newer A7S II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A7S II vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony A7S II vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7S II vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S II Portrait photography information
Sony T90 Portrait photography information
68
you can focus manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7S II Street photography features
Sony T90 Street photography features
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7S II as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery life (370 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7S II Travel photography info
Sony T90 Travel photography info
49
weather proofing
low battery life (370 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (148 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7S II Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery life (370 per charge)
36
manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7S II Vlogging info
Sony T90 Vlogging info
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (148g)
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Sony A7S II vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S II and Sony T90
 Sony Alpha A7S IISony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7S II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-10-12 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4240 x 2832 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 102400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 409600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 169 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 627 grams (1.38 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2993 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $2,767 $259