Sony A290 vs Sony T90
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Sony A290 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Released June 2010
- Older Model is Sony A230
(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
Sony A290 vs Sony T90 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Sony A290 and Sony T90, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A290 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the A290 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A290 was manufactured 16 months later than the T90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the A290 matches up versus the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A290 vs Sony T90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A290 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sony T90
A290 | T90 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | February 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony A290
T90 | A290 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A290 and Sony T90
A290 | T90 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sony A290 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A290 has got outer measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Sony A290 and Sony T90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A290 vs the T90.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A290 and T90 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Sony A290 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A290 and T90.
Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A290 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A290 will give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger A290 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Sony A290 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-06-09 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max 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 file 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 549 gr (1.21 lbs) | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 615 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $600 | $259 |