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Sony T90 vs Sony A68

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Sony T90 vs Sony A68 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A65
Photography Glossary

Sony T90 vs Sony A68 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Sony T90 and Sony A68, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the T90 (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the T90 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The T90 was launched 7 years prior to the A68 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the T90 grades vs the A68 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony A68

 T90 A68 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony T90

 A68 T90 
IntroducedNovember 2015February 2009Newer by 81 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony T90 and Sony A68

 T90 A68 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony T90 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony T90 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony T90 and Sony A68 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the T90 and the A68.

Sony T90 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T90 and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sony T90 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the T90 and A68.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The T90 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A68 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged T90 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony T90 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sony T90 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T90 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T90 Portrait photography advice
Sony A68 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony T90 Street photography factors
Sony A68 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony T90 Sports photography advice
Sony A68 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony T90 Travel photography features
Sony A68 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (510 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T90 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A68 Landscape photography highlights
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
68
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery (510 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony T90
Vlogging with Sony A68
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (148g)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sony T90 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T90 and Sony A68
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony SLT-A68
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-02-17 2015-11-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-10.0 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lb) 610 grams (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $259 $581