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Sony T90 vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony T90 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released July 2010
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Sony T90 vs Sony TX9 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Sony T90 vs Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the T90 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T90 was released 16 months earlier than the TX9 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the T90 matches up vs the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony TX9

 T90 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony T90

 TX9 T90 
ReleasedJuly 2010February 2009More recent by 16 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony TX9

 T90 TX9 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony T90 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony T90 features outer measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the T90 and the TX9.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T90 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T90 and TX9.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The older T90 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony T90 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony T90
Street photography with Sony TX9
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony T90 Sports photography information
Sony TX9 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (148g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
includes touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX9 Landscape photography advice
36
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T90 Vlogging info
Sony TX9 Vlogging info
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sony T90 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony TX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2010-07-08
Physical type 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $259 $799