Sony T90 vs Sony WX220

Here is a in depth comparison of the Sony T90 and Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the T90 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T90 was introduced 6 years prior to the WX220 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the T90 grades against the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are provided at Sony T90 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony T90 has got outside 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) whilst the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony T90 and Sony WX220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the T90 compared to the WX220.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the T90 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T90 and WX220.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX220 to give greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older T90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.