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Sony HX350 vs Sony T90

Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Sony HX350 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Sony HX350 vs Sony T90 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony HX350 and Sony T90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and T90 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was manufactured 7 years later than the T90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HX350 grades vs the T90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony T90

 HX350 T90 
LaunchedDecember 2016February 2009More recent by 96 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony HX350

 T90 HX350 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony T90

 HX350 T90 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony HX350 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX350 enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX350 and Sony T90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX350 against the T90.

Sony HX350 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX350 and T90 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX350 and T90.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent HX350 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sony HX350 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX350
Travel photography with Sony T90
54
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (148g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 Landscape photography factors
Sony T90 Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 Vlogging features
Sony T90 Vlogging features
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Sony HX350 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony T90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-12-20 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 652g (1.44 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 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
Battery life 300 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release - $259