Sony A230 vs Sony T90
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Sony A230 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
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- 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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony A230 vs Sony T90 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony T90
A230 | T90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony A230
T90 | A230 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony T90
A230 | T90 | |||
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Revealed | May 2009 | February 2009 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
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.
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Sony A230 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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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 |