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Sony A330 vs Sony T90

Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sony A330 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A300
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
  • Released February 2009
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Sony A330 vs Sony T90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Sony T90

 A330 T90 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony A330

 T90 A330 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A330 and Sony T90

 A330 T90 
ReleasedMay 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony A330 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony A330 vs Sony T90 size comparison

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

Sony A330 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A330 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony A330 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A330 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A330 Portrait photography details
Sony T90 Portrait photography details
62
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A330 Street photography highlights
Sony T90 Street photography highlights
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A330
Sports photography with Sony T90
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery (230 CIPA)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A330 Travel photography information
Sony T90 Travel photography information
44
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (230 per charge)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A330 Landscape photography info
Sony T90 Landscape photography info
54
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A330 Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
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Sony A330 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A330 and Sony T90
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2009-05-18 2009-02-17
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
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
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 529g (1.17 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 535 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $545 $259