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Sony T90 vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony T90 vs Sony W310 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony T90 vs Sony W310 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sony T90 vs Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the T90 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T90 was revealed 10 months earlier than the W310 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the T90 matches up vs the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony W310

 T90 W310 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony T90

 W310 T90 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony W310

 T90 W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony T90 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Sony T90 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the T90 versus the W310.

Sony T90 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T90 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T90 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the T90 and W310.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged T90 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony T90 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T90 Portrait photography advice
Sony W310 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony T90
Sports photography with Sony W310
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony T90 Travel photography information
Sony W310 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T90 Landscape photography info
Sony W310 Landscape photography info
36
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony T90
Vlogging with Sony W310
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Sony T90 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony W310
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148g (0.33 pounds) 137g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $259 $150