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Sony T90 vs Sony WX1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sony T90 vs Sony WX1 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 WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Sony T90 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Sony T90 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the T90 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the T90 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor size.

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The T90 was revealed 5 months prior to the WX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the T90 scores versus the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony WX1

 T90 WX1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony T90

 WX1 T90 

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony WX1

 T90 WX1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009August 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony T90 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony T90 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Sony T90 vs Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the T90 versus the WX1.

Sony T90 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T90 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T90 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the T90 and WX1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The T90 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony T90 will produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Sony T90 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T90 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX1 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T90 Street photography factors
Sony WX1 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (148 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony T90 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX1 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (148g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T90 Landscape photography features
Sony WX1 Landscape photography features
36
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T90 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX1 Vlogging highlights
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (148g)
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sony T90 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony WX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 gr (0.33 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $259 $149