Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Released in 2009, Cyber-shot DSC-T90 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.4 MP effective resolution, and a 148 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-T9028 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W550- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Cyber-shot DSC-T90 and Cyber-shot DSC-W550 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Cyber-shot DSC-T90MetricCyber-shot DSC-W550
12.4 MPEffective pixels14.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.51 µmPixel pitch1.42 µm
2.3 µm²Pixel area2.02 µm²
43.57 MP/cm²Pixel density49.54 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
148 gWeight107 g
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro DuoStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, SDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion Battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NP-BN1 battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Cyber-shot DSC-T90 and Cyber-shot DSC-W550 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W550 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-W550 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-W550 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Released in 2011, Cyber-shot DSC-W550 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 107 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.