Sony A230 vs Sony T90

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A230 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.