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Sony T90 vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony T90 vs Sony W570 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 W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony T90 vs Sony W570 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony T90 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the T90 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T90 was released 22 months earlier than the W570 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the T90 grades vs the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony W570

 T90 W570 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony T90

 W570 T90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 22 months

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony W570

 T90 W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony T90 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony T90 features outer measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the T90 and the W570.

Sony T90 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the T90 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T90 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T90 and W570.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W570 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older T90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony T90 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T90 Portrait photography details
Sony W570 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony T90
Street photography with Sony W570
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony T90
Sports photography with Sony W570
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T90 Travel photography advice
Sony W570 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T90 Landscape photography details
Sony W570 Landscape photography details
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
38
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T90 Vlogging advice
Sony W570 Vlogging advice
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Sony T90 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $259 $159