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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T90

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5R
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T90 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony NEX-5N and Sony T90, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the NEX-5N (16MP) and T90 (12MP) and the NEX-5N (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5N was manufactured 2 years after the T90 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NEX-5N grades vs the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony T90

 NEX-5N T90 
IntroducedOctober 2011February 2009Newer by 32 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony NEX-5N

 T90 NEX-5N 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony T90

 NEX-5N T90 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5N offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5N compared to the T90.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5N and T90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5N and T90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5N due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony NEX-5N will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5N is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography information
Sony T90 Portrait photography information
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-5N
Street photography with Sony T90
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Sports photography details
Sony T90 Sports photography details
58
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (460 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery life (460 shots)
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography features
Sony T90 Landscape photography features
71
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (460 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
33
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (148g)
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony T90
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-10-03 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1079 not tested
Other
Battery life 460 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $550 $259