Sony T90 vs Sony A65

Here, we are evaluating the Sony T90 vs Sony A65, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the T90 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the T90 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The T90 was unveiled 3 years prior to the A65 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the T90 matches up against the A65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 & Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Sony T90 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony T90 features external 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 A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the T90 and the A65.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T90 and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T90 and A65.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The T90 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A65 will deliver more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older T90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.