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Sony T90 vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony T90 vs Sony W530 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony T90 vs Sony W530 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Sony T90 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the T90 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T90 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the W530 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the T90 grades versus the W530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony W530

 T90 W530 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony T90

 W530 T90 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 22 months

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony W530

 T90 W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony T90 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony T90 offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the T90 and the W530.

Sony T90 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T90 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T90 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the T90 and W530.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W530 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged T90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony T90 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T90 Portrait photography advice
Sony W530 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T90 Street photography details
Sony W530 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony T90 Sports photography info
Sony W530 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony T90 Travel photography details
Sony W530 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
37
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T90 Vlogging factors
Sony W530 Vlogging factors
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Sony T90 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony W530
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-17 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148g (0.33 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $259 $269