Sony G3 vs Sony T90
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Sony G3 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(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
Sony G3 vs Sony T90 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Sony G3 versus Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the G3 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe G3 was manufactured very close to the T90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the G3 scores versus the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony G3 vs Sony T90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony G3 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony T90
G3 | T90 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony G3
T90 | G3 |
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Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony T90
G3 | T90 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | February 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony G3 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony G3 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Sony G3 versus Sony T90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G3 compared to the T90.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Sony G3 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and T90.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony T90 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.
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Sony G3 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $200 | $259 |