Sony T90 vs Sony A33

Its time to look much closer at the Sony T90 versus Sony A33, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the T90 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the T90 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The T90 was introduced 18 months earlier than the A33 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the T90 matches up versus the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are provided at Sony T90 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony T90 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Sony T90 versus Sony A33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the T90 against the A33.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T90 and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the T90 and A33.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The T90 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A33 will produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged T90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.