Sony A380 vs Sony T90

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.

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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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are available at Sony A380 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.