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Sony A380 vs Sony T90

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sony A380 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
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 A380 vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony A380 and Sony T90, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively similar but the A380 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The A380 was launched 7 months after the T90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A380 grades versus the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony T90

 A380 T90 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony A380

 T90 A380 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony T90

 A380 T90 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony A380 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A380 provides outside dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Sony A380 and Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A380 vs the T90.

Sony A380 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A380 and T90 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A380 and T90.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A380 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A380 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger A380 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony A380 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T90 Portrait photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A380
Street photography with Sony T90
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A380
Sports photography with Sony T90
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low battery (500 CIPA)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A380
Travel photography with Sony T90
53
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (500 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography highlights
Sony T90 Landscape photography highlights
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low battery (500 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Sony A380 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony T90
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-24 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 519 grams (1.14 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical 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 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 614 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Battery style 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $899 $259