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Sony S950 vs Sony T90

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sony S950 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 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
  • Launched February 2009
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Sony S950 vs Sony T90 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony S950 and Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S950 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S950 was manufactured very close to the T90 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony S950 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the S950 scores versus the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony T90

 S950 T90 

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony S950

 T90 S950 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony T90

 S950 T90 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony S950 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony S950 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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).

Compare the Sony S950 and Sony T90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S950 against the T90.

Sony S950 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S950 and T90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S950 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S950 and T90.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony T90 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively.

Sony S950 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S950 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony S950
Portrait photography with Sony T90
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S950 Street photography highlights
Sony T90 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony S950
Travel photography with Sony T90
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (148 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Sony S950 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and Sony T90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $259