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Sony T90 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Sony T90 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Sony T90
(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
Sony TX100V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony TX100V

 T90 TX100V 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony T90

 TX100V T90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony TX100V

 T90 TX100V 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T90 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T90 Portrait photography information
Sony TX100V Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T90 Street photography info
Sony TX100V Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony T90 Sports photography information
Sony TX100V Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony T90
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (148g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
comes with focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony T90
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
36
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T90 Vlogging info
Sony TX100V Vlogging info
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than others (147 grams)
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Sony T90 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony TX100V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
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