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Sony S930 vs Sony T90

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sony S930 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
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Sony S930 vs Sony T90 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Sony S930 versus Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the S930 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S930 was revealed within a month of the T90 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony S930 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S930 scores against the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony T90

 S930 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony S930

 T90 S930 
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony T90

 S930 T90 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony S930 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony S930 comes with physical measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S930 against the T90.

Sony S930 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S930 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S930 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S930 and T90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony T90 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively.

Sony S930 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S930 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S930 Portrait photography features
Sony T90 Portrait photography features
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S930 Street photography advice
Sony T90 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S930 Travel photography information
Sony T90 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (148g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony S930
Landscape photography with Sony T90
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
Sony T90 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
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Sony S930 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S930 and Sony T90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-108mm (2.8x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.4 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4" 3"
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m (Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
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 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $219 $259