Sony T90 vs Sony ZV-1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony T90 versus Sony ZV-1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the T90 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the T90 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The T90 was brought out 12 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the T90 grades versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 and Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are available at Sony T90 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony T90 offers outside dimensions 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 ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Sony T90 versus Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the T90 compared to the ZV-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T90 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T90 and ZV-1.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The T90 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will deliver more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged T90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.