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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90

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Pros

  • Small and stylish
  • Sony T90 is a remarkably light camera for its class
  • touchscreen interface is fairly intuitive

Cons

  • radio announcer and DJ
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 10
  • Center, Flexible, Multi point, Spotus
  • 3.0 in
  • yes

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 - Pros & Cons

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90

Pros

  • Small and stylish
  • Sony T90 is a remarkably light camera for its class
  • touchscreen interface is fairly intuitive
  • the mono sound was surprisingly good
  • The nine-point focus system also helped ensure crisp images
  • It s very straightforward
  • good-looking
  • compact camera you can carry anywhere
  • pretty potent and delivers nicely exposed images
  • T90 has more to offer than just widescreen-ready images

Cons

  • radio announcer and DJ
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Does the Sony T90 have Weather Sealing
  • Sony T90 have Image Stabilization
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • the zoom lever is really tiny
  • Sony doesn t supply the cable for viewing high-
  • Sony would cut the price of the optional HD video cable
  • there are no manual controls here
  • Slippery to hold without wrist strap attached

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors12.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x2672
  • 4000x2248
  • 3264x2448
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom8.0 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture10
Focal length equiv35 - 140
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Center
  • Flexible
  • Multi point
  • Spotus
Manual focusyes
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsyes
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range2.9
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Pre-flash
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive1.8 fps
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Close-up
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight4.52 oz
Width3.69 in
Height2.25 in
Depth0.59 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)220
Battery life (max)1.9 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Image editing modes
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets10
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Custom white balanceno
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230400
Touch screenyes
Live viewno
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
Camera playbackSlide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Pink
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage11.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • Memory Stick
  • MS PRO
Storage types
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.5
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony DSC-T90 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Sony DSC-T90 Review - Steve's Digicams

Sony's Press Release SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17, 2009 - Sony today announced five new Cyber-shot cameras (models DSC-T900, DSC-T90, DSC-W290, DSC-W230 and DSC-H20) that make it easier to take the best pictures without changing settings. The intelligent auto mode, available on the T900, T90, W290 and H20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 26.06.2009
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Review | Photography Blog
3.5

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 is a new slim and stylish digital camera with a large 3 inch touch-screen LCD. The 12.1 megapixel Sony T90 features a Carl Zeiss branded 4x optical zoom lens complete with optical image stabiliser. HD video is recorded at 1280x720 pixels at 30fps in the MPEG4 format. Available in silver, black, pink, blue and brown for around $300 / £289, Gavin Stoker discovers if the Sony Cyber-shot T90 picture quality matches its good looks.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony DSC-T90 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 17.02.2009
Sony DSC-T90 Review

Sony DSC-T90 review, find out how the DSC-T90 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Good Gear Guide
Sony DSC-T90 digital camera
4.0

This super-slim Sony fashion camera takes surprisingly good photos

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Photo Review
Published: 17.02.2012
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
4.3

A slim, credit-card-sized high-resolution digicam with touchscreen controls and 720p HD movie recording capabilities.Available in blue, pink, silver, black and brown, Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-T90 is the latest in a series of slim, stylish digicams designed for snapshooters. Equipped with a 12.1-megapixel CCD sensor and Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4x optical zoom lens, its key features are its ultra-thin body, 3-inch LCD touchscreen and ability to record 1280x720 pixel 720p HD movie clips with stereo sound. Super SteadyShot optical image stabilisation is also provided.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony T90 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 17.02.2009
Sony T90 Review | Camera Decision
1.7

Sony T90 is a 12.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 35-140 mm F3.5-10.0 lens. Read our T90 review to find its pros and cons.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T90 Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 25.08.2009
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T90 Review | Digital Trends

Sony's Cyber-shot T90 disappears in pockets and purses, making it a fantastic go-anywhere cam.

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Published: 21.10.2010
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90

Looking for a touchscreen camera? The T90 should be on your list as it packs a heck of a lot of features into a pretty stylish case.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 Sony DSC-T90 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Sony DSC-T90 Review - Steve's Digicams

Sony's Press Release SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17, 2009 - Sony today announced five new Cyber-shot cameras (models DSC-T900, DSC-T90, DSC-W290, DSC-W230 and DSC-H20) that make it easier to take the best pictures without changing settings. The intelligent auto mode, available on the T900, T90, W290 and H20

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PCMag UK
Published: 05.10.2010
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
3.5

PC Magazine is your complete guide to computers, phones, tablets, peripherals and more. We test and review the latest gadgets, products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons.

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Pocket-lint
Published: 03.06.2009
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 digital camera
3.5

Though priced at a premium, for those who value both style and substance the T90 makes for a happy compromise, if no great advancement from previous

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Published: 01.07.2009
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 review
4.0

Is Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-T90 worth its high price?