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Sony A230 vs Sony T90

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sony A230 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A200
  • Refreshed by Sony A290
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 A230 vs Sony T90 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Sony A230 vs Sony T90, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the A230 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly close but the A230 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The A230 was manufactured 3 months later than the T90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A230 scores vs the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony T90

 A230 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony A230

 T90 A230 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony T90

 A230 T90 
RevealedMay 2009February 2009Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony A230 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A230 has physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Sony A230 vs Sony T90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A230 vs the T90.

Sony A230 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A230 and T90 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A230 and T90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A230 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony T90 will result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Sony A230 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A230
Portrait photography with Sony T90
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A230 Street photography factors
Sony T90 Street photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A230 Sports photography info
Sony T90 Sports photography info
46
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A230 Travel photography features
Sony T90 Travel photography features
45
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (230 per charge)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A230 Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
51
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
low battery life (230 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
36
manual focus
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A230 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Sony A230 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony T90
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-05-18 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 490g (1.08 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 531 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $569 $259