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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90

12.1 megapixels

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Great Deal: $139.95

  • User Score (571)
    8.7 8.7 from 571 reviewers
  • Expert Score (10)
    8.2 8.2 from 10 reviewers
  • Design (3)
    7.8 7.8 from 3 reviewers
  • Value for money (56)
    8.0 8.0 from 56 reviewers
  • Features (18)
    8.2 8.2 from 18 reviewers
  • Ease of use (17)
    8.2 8.2 from 17 reviewers
  • Picture quality (11)
    7.3 7.3 from 11 reviewers
  • Overall quality (2)
    8.3 8.3 from 2 reviewers
  • Display (8)
    10 10 from 8 reviewers
  • Portability (8)
    10 10 from 8 reviewers
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Digitaltrends

    Digitaltrends
    7.5/10
    25 August 2009

    Sony's Cyber-shot T90 disappears in pockets and purses, making it a fantastic go-anywhere cam. We love running around during the summer – the beach, ball games, family gatherings, eating out – the usual stuff. In the heat, however, it’s no fun lugging around a hefty DSLR with several lenses. That’s why compact point-and-shoot cameras like the 12-megapixel T90 continue to sell well in this moribund economy. Read more

    • Ultra portable; 3-inch touchscreen LCD; quality 12-megapixel images; decent 720P video
    • Small size could be a detriment; no aperture or shutter speed adjustments; optional cable required for HD video; relatively expensive

  2. infoSync World

    infoSync World
    6.0/10
    6 June 2009

    The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90's pretty colors and sleek, sliding faceplate alone will sell this camera. Oh, there's also the 3-inch all touch-screen LCD and babbling brook of Auto features like Smile Shutter and Blink Warning. However, we discovered that the Cyber-shot DSC-T90's image quality did not have enough stamina to endure a majority of our tests. We found some echelon of failure in every image, which was a major letdown. Read more

    • Sexy looks. Great Auto controls. Super compact.
    • Sad image quality. Testy interface. Limited advanced features.

  3. Imaging Resource

    Imaging Resource
    7 June 2009

    The Sony T90 is based around a 1/2.3" SuperHAD CCD image sensor with 12.1 megapixel resolution coupled to a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar branded 4x optical zoom lens. The Sony T90 offers equivalent focal lengths that range from a 35mm wide angle to a 140mm telephoto, while the maximum aperture varies from f/3.5 to f/4.6 across the zoom range. Macro focusing is possible down to a minimum of one centimeter in what Sony dubs "magnifying glass" mode.. Read more

  4. TechRadar UK

    TechRadar UK
    8.0/10
    16 August 2009

    The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 is de�nitely one of the most innovative cameras on offer. If you can �nd it for less than the quoted price, then you'll have found a true bargain. Read more

    • Touchscreen menus, Very compact, 1080 HD recording
    • Expensive

  5. REVIEW STREAM

    REVIEW STREAM
    8.0/10
    22 July 2009

    Since I always bring it with me, I get the chance to take shots of every event I am involved in. A good example happened two months ago. My friends and I were on an out of town vacation. We were riding our tour bus when my friends decided to have pictures while riding. Since it is too bumpy, I know the shots won’t be that amazing since we are not in a passive position. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Least Favorite Point and Shoot - EVER

    Amazon
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: Linzey Zoccola, Amazon
    25 December 2011 See Product at Amazon ($300.00)

    I am so exhausted with messing with the settings to attempt to get a decent indoor photo. I have had this camera since 2009 and wish I would have taken it back for exchange immediately. This camera is getting a one star rating from me because of this list of pros / cons Pros: the slide cover keeps the shutter completely safe large view screen has held up great (i'm in a wheelchair and have dropped it a lot, no issues) Cons: extremely terrible battery life, even when off... Read more or see product

  2. Fantastic!

    10/10
    Reviewer: Isoflex, dpreview.com
    9 April 2011

    For a subcompact camera (tiny lens), this camera takes fine pictures. Good, natural color saturation and sharp images. I've used mine for about 6 months now and have been very happy with it. Slips into my pocket and don't even know it is there. Build is very substantial for the size of the camera, heavy for such a small camera. I found the touchscreen menu system very easy to use compared to my other cameras (Nikon 5700, Olympus E-3). Read more

    • For a subcompact camera (tiny lens), this camera takes fine pictures. Good, natural color saturation and sharp images. I've used mine for about 6 months now and have b...
    • Could have used more scene modes but auto works well.

  3. Nice Camera

    J&R
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: MikeH, J&R
    23 December 2009

    Overall a nice camera that can fit into your pocket so you always have it with you. Downside is you have to buy the sony memory sticks, which are more expensive that SD cards. Read more

    • Easy To Use, Good Image Quality, Good Image Stabilization, Large Clear LCD, Small / Compact
    • No Viewfinder

  4. "Don't buy it, mine already broke."

    CNET
    1.0/10
    Reviewer: ghackler93, CNET
    6 December 2010

    I purchased mine in September of 2009 and it's already broken. I just turned it on one day and got this E:61.00 error. Of course it happened right after the warranty ran out (only 14 months old). I sent it in to Sony's repair company (Precision Camera) in CT and they want $189.00 to fix it. The reason I paid almost $500.00 for a Sony camera was because I thought it was quality and would it last. Take my advice, go with the cheap Casio camera or something. Read more

    • Small in size
    • No view finder, hard to use in the bright sun. Very slow response time causes lots of blurred pictures. Found lots of people online with the same error E:61.00 code, $...

  5. Great Camera!

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: cherise84, Ebay
    9 December 2011 See Product at eBay ($139.95)

    I originally had the DSC-T700 and recently lost it. I own the marine housing unit for it and realized that it also fit the DSC-T90. I love the cybershots but wasn't willing to spend $400+ on a camera that is 2+ years old so this was a lucky find. These are the best cameras I've ever owned. Compact, cool colors, great pic quality. Read more or see product

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The great addition to Sony’s Cyber-Shot range - the ultra-compact DSC-T90 - is a tiny camera that’s making big waves in the world of digital photography!With its 12.1-megapixel Super CCD sensor, the DSC-T90 can take photos with a maximum resolution of 4,000 x 3,000 pixels for extreme clarity and precise detail. Plus, with the T90, you can even record 720p HD videos with a frame rate of 30 fps.The DSC-T90 is jam-packed with fantastic functions, such as smile and face d…

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