Sony T90 vs Sony TX1

Here, we are comparing the Sony T90 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the T90 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very well matched but the T90 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The T90 was released 5 months before the TX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the T90 grades vs the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony T90 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony T90 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the T90 against the TX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the T90 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the T90 and TX1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The T90 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony T90 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.