Sony A9 II vs Sony T90

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony A9 II vs Sony T90, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the A9 II (24MP) and T90 (12MP) and the A9 II (Full frame) and T90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The A9 II was launched 10 years later than the T90 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A9 II grades against the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A9 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are available at Sony A9 II Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A9 II provides physical measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony T90 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A9 II vs the T90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A9 II and T90 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A9 II and T90.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A9 II due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A9 II will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher A9 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.