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Sony G3 vs Sony T90

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sony G3 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony G3
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony T90

 G3 T90 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony G3

 T90 G3 

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony T90

 G3 T90 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony G3 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony G3 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 Portrait photography info
Sony T90 Portrait photography info
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 Street photography information
Sony T90 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography information
Sony T90 Sports photography information
23
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (148 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony G3
Landscape photography with Sony T90
36
you can focus manually
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony G3 Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (148g)
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Sony G3 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony T90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
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