Sony A850 vs Sony T90

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are available at Sony A850 Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.