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Sony T90 vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony T90 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony TX20
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Sony T90 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony T90 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the T90 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T90 was announced 4 years prior to the TX20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the T90 scores versus the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony TX20

 T90 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony T90

 TX20 T90 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony TX20

 T90 TX20 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony T90 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony T90 has got external measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Sony T90 versus Sony TX20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the T90 against the TX20.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the T90 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the T90 and TX20.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TX20 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older T90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony T90
Street photography with Sony TX20
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (148g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony T90 Sports photography advice
Sony TX20 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T90 Travel photography advice
Sony TX20 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (148g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery life (250 per charge)
environment proofing
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony T90
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
37
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery life (250 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T90 Vlogging advice
Sony TX20 Vlogging advice
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (148g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony T90 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony TX20
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 gr (0.33 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 One One
Cost at release $259 $330