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Sony T90 vs Sony TX1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony T90 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Sony T90 vs Sony TX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony TX1

 T90 TX1 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony T90

 TX1 T90 

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony TX1

 T90 TX1 
IntroducedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony T90 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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

Sony T90 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony T90
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony T90 Street photography info
Sony TX1 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (148g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony T90 Sports photography information
Sony TX1 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX1 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (148g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T90 Landscape photography info
Sony TX1 Landscape photography info
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
31
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sony T90 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony TX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $259 $350