Sony A380 vs Sony T90
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Sony A380 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
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- 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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Sony A380 vs Sony T90 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony T90
A380 | T90 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | February 2009 | Newer by 7 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony A380
T90 | A380 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony T90
A380 | T90 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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.
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Sony A380 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
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 |