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Sony T90 vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Sony T90 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Sony T90 vs Sony T900 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Sony T90 versus Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the T90 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T90 was manufactured about the same time to the T900 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the T90 scores vs the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony T900

 T90 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony T90

 T900 T90 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony T900

 T90 T900 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony T90 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony T90 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Sony T90 versus Sony T900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the T90 vs the T900.

Sony T90 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T90 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T90 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T90 and T900.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Sony T90 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony T90
Portrait photography with Sony T900
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony T90 Sports photography advice
Sony T900 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T90 Travel photography advice
Sony T900 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T90 Landscape photography highlights
Sony T900 Landscape photography highlights
37
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
37
you can focus manually
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony T90
Vlogging with Sony T900
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (148g)
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Sony T90 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony T900
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 gr (0.33 lbs) 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $259 $300