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Sony T90 vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony T90 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony T90 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Sony T90 and Sony WX50, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the T90 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The T90 was launched 3 years prior to the WX50 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the T90 scores vs the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony WX50

 T90 WX50 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony T90

 WX50 T90 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony WX50

 T90 WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony T90 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony T90 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Sony T90 and Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the T90 versus the WX50.

Sony T90 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the T90 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T90 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T90 and WX50.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX50 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older T90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony T90 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T90 Portrait photography info
Sony WX50 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony T90
Street photography with Sony WX50
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (148g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony T90 Sports photography advice
Sony WX50 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
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 WX50 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (148 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T90 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX50 Landscape photography factors
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T90 Vlogging factors
Sony WX50 Vlogging factors
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (148g)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sony T90 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $259 $250