Sony T90 vs Sony TX5
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Sony T90 vs Sony TX5 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Released February 2010
Sony T90 vs Sony TX5 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony T90 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony TX5
T90 | TX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony T90
TX5 | T90 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony TX5
T90 | TX5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony T90 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Sony T90 and Sony TX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony T90 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony T90 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2010-02-18 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) | 2.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 148 grams (0.33 lb) | 148 grams (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $259 | $239 |