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Sony A850 vs Sony T90

Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sony A850 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Released April 2010
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Sony A850 vs Sony T90 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Sony A850 and Sony T90, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and T90 (12MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and T90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A850 was introduced 15 months later than the T90 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the A850 grades against the T90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony T90

 A850 T90 
AnnouncedApril 2010February 2009Fresher by 15 months
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony A850

 T90 A850 
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Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony T90

 A850 T90 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony A850 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A850 has physical dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A850 and Sony T90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A850 against the T90.

Sony A850 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A850 and T90 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sony A850 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony A850 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A850 and T90.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A850 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A850 will offer you extra detail using its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A850 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A850 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony A850 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A850 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A850 Portrait photography information
Sony T90 Portrait photography information
72
manual focus
MP count fantastic (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A850 Street photography features
Sony T90 Street photography features
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A850
Sports photography with Sony T90
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A850 Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
55
weather proofing
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A850 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have liveview
lack of Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A850 Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
9
no video
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sony A850 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A850 and Sony T90
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2010-04-15 2009-02-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4032 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Xtra Fine color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 gr (1.97 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1415 not tested
Other
Battery life 880 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FM500H -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Launch cost $0 $259