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Sony A700 vs Sony T90

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sony A700 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Announced December 2007
  • Older Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Newer Model is Sony A77
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 A700 vs Sony T90 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Sony A700 and Sony T90, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the A700 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very well matched but the A700 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The A700 was released 14 months earlier than the T90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A700 matches up against the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony T90

 A700 T90 
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony A700

 T90 A700 
ReleasedFebruary 2009December 2007Newer by 14 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony T90

 A700 T90 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony A700 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A700 enjoys outside dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Sony A700 and Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A700 vs the T90.

Sony A700 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A700 and T90 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Sony A700 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A700 and T90.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The A700 features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more aged A700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony A700 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A700 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A700 Portrait photography details
Sony T90 Portrait photography details
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A700 Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A700
Sports photography with Sony T90
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A700
Travel photography with Sony T90
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (148g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A700 Landscape photography details
Sony T90 Landscape photography details
62
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A700 Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Sony A700 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A700 and Sony T90
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2007-12-19 2009-02-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4272 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 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)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 768 grams (1.69 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 581 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-FM500H -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Price at release $1,000 $259