Sony A850 vs Sony T90
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68 Features
60 Overall
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34 Features
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Sony A850 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony A850 vs Sony T90 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony T90
A850 | T90 | |||
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Announced | April 2010 | February 2009 | Fresher by 15 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony A850
T90 | A850 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony T90
A850 | T90 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Sony A850 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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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 |