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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T90

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Successor is Sony NEX-5T
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T90 Overview

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.

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

 NEX-5R T90 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2009More modern by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

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

 T90 NEX-5R 

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

 NEX-5R T90 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T90 size comparison

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

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

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography details
Sony T90 Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Street photography factors
Sony T90 Street photography factors
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
68
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-5R
Travel photography with Sony T90
73
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
37
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
31
built-in touchscreen
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony T90
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-29 2009-02-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
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 format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 276 grams (0.61 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (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 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 910 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $750 $259