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Sony QX10 vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Sony QX10 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Sony QX10 vs Sony T90 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Sony QX10 versus Sony T90, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the QX10 (18MP) and T90 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was launched 4 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the QX10 scores against the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony T90

 QX10 T90 
IntroducedSeptember 2013February 2009Fresher by 56 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony QX10

 T90 QX10 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony T90

 QX10 T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony QX10 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony QX10 has got outside measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Sony QX10 versus Sony T90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the QX10 against the T90.

Sony QX10 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX10 and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the QX10 and T90.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony QX10 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer QX10 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony QX10 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX10 Portrait photography features
Sony T90 Portrait photography features
37
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competitors (105g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX10 Sports photography information
Sony T90 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX10 Travel photography advice
Sony T90 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX10 Landscape photography information
Sony T90 Landscape photography information
39
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen ( inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX10 Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
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Sony QX10 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony T90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Lens-style Ultracompact
Announced 2013-09-04 2009-02-17
Physical type Lens-style Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3"
Resolution of screen 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Depends on connected smartphone -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings None Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1440x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105g (0.23 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 220 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN, -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $259