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Sony HX5 vs Sony T90

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sony HX5 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Sony HX5 vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony HX5 versus Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX5 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively similar but the HX5 (1/2.4") and T90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX5 was launched 17 months after the T90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HX5 grades vs the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony T90

 HX5 T90 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony HX5

 T90 HX5 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX5 and Sony T90

 HX5 T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony HX5 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX5 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony T90 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the HX5 and the T90.

Sony HX5 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX5 and T90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX5 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX5 and T90.

As you can see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX5 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony T90 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer HX5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony HX5 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX5 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX5 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX5 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX5
Sports photography with Sony T90
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX5
Travel photography with Sony T90
60
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (148g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (148 grams)
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Sony HX5 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX5 and Sony T90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-BG1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $275 $259