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Sony A300 vs Sony T90

Portability
64
Imaging
50
Features
45
Overall
48
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Sony A300 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Successor is Sony A330
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 A300 vs Sony T90 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Sony A300 vs Sony T90, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A300 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively close but the A300 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A300 was brought out 12 months before the T90 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A300 matches up versus the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony T90

 A300 T90 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony A300

 T90 A300 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2008Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony T90

 A300 T90 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony A300 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A300 has outer measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) while the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Sony A300 vs Sony T90 in the latest Camera and 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 the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A300 and the T90.

Sony A300 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A300 and T90 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Sony A300 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A300 and T90.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A300 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony T90 will render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged A300 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony A300 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A300 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A300 Street photography information
Sony T90 Street photography information
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A300 Sports photography features
Sony T90 Sports photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A300 Travel photography features
Sony T90 Travel photography features
45
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (148g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A300 Landscape photography factors
Sony T90 Landscape photography factors
57
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (10MP)
no Timelapse recording
37
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A300 Vlogging features
Sony T90 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sony A300 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A300 and Sony T90
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2008-01-30 2009-02-17
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 632 grams (1.39 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 538 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $259