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Sony HX80 vs Sony T90

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sony HX80 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony HX80 vs Sony T90 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Sony HX80 versus Sony T90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the HX80 (18MP) and T90 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX80 was brought out 7 years after the T90 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HX80 matches up vs the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony T90

 HX80 T90 
RevealedMarch 2016February 2009More modern by 86 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony HX80

 T90 HX80 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony T90

 HX80 T90 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Sony HX80 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX80 features physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony T90 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX80 against the T90.

Sony HX80 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX80 and T90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX80 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX80 and T90.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher HX80 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX80 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX80 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX80 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T90 Portrait photography highlights
39
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX80 Street photography info
Sony T90 Street photography info
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX80 Sports photography factors
Sony T90 Sports photography factors
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (390 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX80
Travel photography with Sony T90
76
good battery life (390 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (148g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX80 Landscape photography highlights
Sony T90 Landscape photography highlights
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery life (390 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX80 Vlogging details
Sony T90 Vlogging details
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no mic socket
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Sony HX80 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX80 and Sony T90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2016-03-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 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 390 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $368 $259