Sony T90 vs Sony TX100V
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Sony T90 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
Sony T90 vs Sony TX100V Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony T90 versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the T90 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe T90 was announced 22 months prior to the TX100V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the T90 matches up vs the TX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony T90 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony T90 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony TX100V
T90 | TX100V | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony T90
TX100V | T90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 22 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony TX100V
T90 | TX100V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony T90 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Sony T90 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Sony T90 versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the T90 versus the TX100V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T90 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.
Sony T90 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the T90 and TX100V.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TX100V to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older T90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony T90 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" 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 | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $259 | $380 |