Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T90

In this article, we are comparing the Sony NEX-5R and Sony T90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NEX-5R (16MP) and T90 (12MP) and the NEX-5R (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5R was manufactured 3 years after the T90 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NEX-5R matches up against the T90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5R comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-5R and Sony T90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5R and the T90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and T90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5R and T90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5R due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony NEX-5R will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer NEX-5R will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.