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Sony a1 vs Sony T90

Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86
Sony Alpha a1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Sony a1 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released January 2021
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
  • Released February 2009
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Sony a1 vs Sony T90 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Sony a1 versus Sony T90, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and T90 (12MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and T90 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The a1 was unveiled 12 years later than the T90 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the a1 matches up vs the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Sony T90

 a1 T90 
ReleasedJanuary 2021February 2009More recent by 146 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k230kCrisper screen (+1210k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony a1

 T90 a1 

Common features in the Sony a1 and Sony T90

 a1 T90 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony a1 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony a1 has got outer dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the a1 and the T90.

Sony a1 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the a1 and T90 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Sony a1 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony a1 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the a1 and T90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The a1 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony a1 will offer you more detail having an extra 38 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger a1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony a1 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony a1 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony a1 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony a1 Portrait photography advice
Sony T90 Portrait photography advice
89
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/400 seconds)
amazing megapixels (50MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony a1
Street photography with Sony T90
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony a1
Sports photography with Sony T90
91
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (50 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (530 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony a1 Travel photography information
Sony T90 Travel photography information
74
better than average battery pack (530 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
amazing megapixels (50MP)
display is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (148g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony a1 Landscape photography information
Sony T90 Landscape photography information
88
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (50MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (530 shots)
two card slots
37
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony a1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
37
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
has mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than others (148 grams)
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Sony a1 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony a1 and Sony T90
 Sony Alpha a1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2021-01-26 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 50 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8640 x 5760 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 759 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Available lenses 133 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,440 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 9,437 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.9x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/400 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 1280x720
Video format XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 737 grams (1.62 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 530 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at release $6,498 $259