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Sony T90 vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony T90 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Renewed by Sony WX350
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Sony T90 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Sony T90 vs Sony WX300, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the T90 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T90 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WX300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the T90 scores vs the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony WX300

 T90 WX300 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony T90

 WX300 T90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony WX300

 T90 WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony T90 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony T90 has exterior 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 WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Sony T90 vs Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the T90 versus the WX300.

Sony T90 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the T90 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sony T90 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the T90 and WX300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX300 to give you more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older T90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony T90 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony T90
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony T90 Street photography info
Sony WX300 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony T90 Sports photography factors
Sony WX300 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T90 Vlogging advice
Sony WX300 Vlogging advice
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Sony T90 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2013-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148g (0.33 pounds) 166g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $259 $330