Sony T90 vs Sony TX5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony T90 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the T90 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the T90 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The T90 was launched 12 months earlier than the TX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the T90 matches up against the TX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are provided at Sony T90 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony T90 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the T90 and the TX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T90 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T90 and TX5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The T90 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony T90 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older T90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.