Sony A330 vs Sony T90

Lets examine more closely at the Sony A330 vs Sony T90, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A330 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the A330 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The A330 was revealed 3 months later than the T90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A330 scores against the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are provided at Sony A330 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A330 comes with physical measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A330 vs Sony T90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A330 vs the T90.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A330 and T90 is 67 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A330 and T90.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A330 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony T90 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.