Sony NEX-3 vs Sony T90

Below, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony T90, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-3 (14MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-3 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-3 was brought out 16 months later than the T90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NEX-3 scores vs the T90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-3 provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony T90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-3 against the T90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3 and T90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3 and T90.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony NEX-3 will give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NEX-3 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.