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Sony T90 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony T90 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony T90 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Sony T90 and Sony WX70, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the T90 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The T90 was unveiled 3 years before the WX70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the T90 grades versus the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony WX70

 T90 WX70 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony T90

 WX70 T90 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony WX70

 T90 WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony T90 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony T90 has outside dimensions 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the T90 versus the WX70.

Sony T90 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the T90 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony T90 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T90 and WX70.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX70 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older T90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony T90 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T90 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX70 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (148g)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony T90 Sports photography information
Sony WX70 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T90 Travel photography advice
Sony WX70 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (148g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony T90
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
37
has manual focus
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T90 Vlogging features
Sony WX70 Vlogging features
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (148 grams)
36
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Sony T90 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148g (0.33 lb) 114g (0.25 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 Overall 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 - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $259 $242