Sony A700 vs Sony T90

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A700 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.