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Sony T90 vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony T90 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Announced February 2009
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Sony T90 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Sony T90 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the T90 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T90 was announced 3 years prior to the TX55 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the T90 matches up versus the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony TX55

 T90 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony T90

 TX55 T90 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 29 months
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony TX55

 T90 TX55 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony T90 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony T90 has physical 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) and the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the T90 compared to the TX55.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T90 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the T90 and TX55.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX55 to produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older T90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony T90 Street photography features
Sony TX55 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (148 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony T90 Sports photography information
Sony TX55 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T90 Landscape photography features
Sony TX55 Landscape photography features
37
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery pack (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony T90
Vlogging with Sony TX55
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (148 grams)
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony T90 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony TX55
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-17 2011-07-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lbs) 109 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 images
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 microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $259 $350