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Sony T90 vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony T90 vs Sony W560 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony T90 vs Sony W560 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony T90 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the T90 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T90 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the W560 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the T90 matches up vs the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony W560

 T90 W560 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony T90

 W560 T90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 22 months

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony W560

 T90 W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony T90 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony T90 comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Sony T90 and Sony W560 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the T90 and the W560.

Sony T90 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the T90 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T90 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T90 and W560.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W560 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older T90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony T90 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T90 Portrait photography info
Sony W560 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony T90 Street photography advice
Sony W560 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony T90 Sports photography details
Sony W560 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony T90 Travel photography factors
Sony W560 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
36
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T90 Vlogging details
Sony W560 Vlogging details
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Sony T90 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony W560
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 grams (0.33 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $259 $139