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Sony T90 vs Sony TX10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony T90 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Sony T90 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony T90 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras and both are designed by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the T90 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T90 was launched 3 years prior to the TX10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the T90 matches up against the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony TX10

 T90 TX10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony T90

 TX10 T90 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony TX10

 T90 TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony T90 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony T90 features physical measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Sony T90 versus Sony TX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the T90 against the TX10.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the T90 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T90 and TX10.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX10 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older T90 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T90 Portrait photography information
Sony TX10 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony T90 Street photography advice
Sony TX10 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (148 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony T90 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX10 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T90 Travel photography information
Sony TX10 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (148g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX10 Landscape photography advice
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
46
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average (148g)
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Sony T90 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony TX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 148g (0.33 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $259 $309