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Sony T90 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony T90 vs Sony W810 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Sony T90 vs Sony W810 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Sony T90 vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are built by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the T90 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T90 was unveiled 5 years prior to the W810 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the T90 scores versus the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony W810

 T90 W810 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony T90

 W810 T90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 59 months

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony W810

 T90 W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony T90 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony T90 provides outside measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Sony T90 vs Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the T90 vs the W810.

Sony T90 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T90 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T90 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T90 and W810.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W810 to resolve more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older T90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony T90 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T90 Portrait photography information
Sony W810 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony T90 Street photography factors
Sony W810 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (148 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T90 Travel photography details
Sony W810 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (148g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
37
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T90 Vlogging factors
Sony W810 Vlogging factors
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (148 grams)
32
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony T90 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony W810
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 grams (0.33 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 200 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $259 $100