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Sony T90 vs Sony TX5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Sony T90 vs Sony TX5 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 TX5
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony TX5

 T90 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony T90

 TX5 T90 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony TX5

 T90 TX5 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

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

Sony T90 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony T90
Portrait photography with Sony TX5
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony T90
Street photography with Sony TX5
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (148 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T90 Travel photography details
Sony TX5 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (148g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
environment proof
offers touch focus
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T90 Landscape photography features
Sony TX5 Landscape photography features
37
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T90 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX5 Vlogging highlights
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (148g)
30
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (148g)
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Sony T90 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony TX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
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
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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