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Sony T90 vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony T90 vs Sony WX220 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 WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Sony T90 vs Sony WX220 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony WX220

 T90 WX220 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony T90

 WX220 T90 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony WX220

 T90 WX220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony T90 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony T90 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

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

Sony T90 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony T90 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony T90
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T90 Street photography information
Sony WX220 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony T90 Sports photography information
Sony WX220 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony T90 Travel photography information
Sony WX220 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T90 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX220 Landscape photography factors
36
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T90 Vlogging factors
Sony WX220 Vlogging factors
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Sony T90 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148g (0.33 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $259 $198