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Sony T90 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sony T90 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony T90 vs Sony TX200V Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Sony T90 vs Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the T90 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T90 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TX200V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the T90 matches up against the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony TX200V

 T90 TX200V 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony T90

 TX200V T90 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony TX200V

 T90 TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony T90 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony T90 enjoys external 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 TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the T90 versus the TX200V.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T90 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T90 and TX200V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX200V to result in extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged T90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX200V Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
good resolution (18MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony T90
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
supports touch to focus
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T90 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX200V Landscape photography highlights
37
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
47
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony T90
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (148g)
35
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Sony T90 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony TX200V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lbs) 129 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 life - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $259 $500