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Sony T90 vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony T90 vs Sony W220 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Sony T90 vs Sony W220 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Sony T90 and Sony W220, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the T90 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T90 was unveiled 2 months after the W220 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the T90 grades vs the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony W220

 T90 W220 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony T90

 W220 T90 

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony W220

 T90 W220 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony T90 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony T90 features external dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Sony T90 and Sony W220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the T90 versus the W220.

Sony T90 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T90 and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony T90 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T90 and W220.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Sony T90 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony T90
Street photography with Sony W220
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (148g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T90 Travel photography factors
Sony W220 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T90 Landscape photography info
Sony W220 Landscape photography info
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T90 Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Sony T90 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony W220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 148g (0.33 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $259 $160