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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX90VSonyCyber-shot DSC-T1
Overview
ReleasedJune 2015November 2003
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-typeOther
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution18.2 MP5.1 MP
Largest image4896 × 36722592 × 1944
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–400
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions1/2.4-type interlaced Super HAD CCD; 5.3 million total and 5.1 million effective photosites; 14-bit analogue-to-digital conversion
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard; no RAW. 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 and square stills plus stitched Sweep PanoramaJPEG stills; 2592 × 1728 3:2 setting and smaller sizes; Fine or Standard compression
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200. Multi-shot Noise Reduction extends to ISO 6400 and 12800 using interpolation and composite exposures–
Image processorBIONZ XReal Imaging Processor
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.4f/3.5–4.4
Optical zoom30×3×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisation–
Maximum continuous burst10 fps–
Lens detailZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens; 11 elements in 10 groups including 5 aspherical elements, five-blade iris; actual 4.1–123 mm. Equivalent still range 24–720 mm at 4:3, 25–750 mm at 3:2, 26.5–795 mm at 16:9 and 27.5–825 mm at 1:1. Customisable lens control ring; digital Clear Image Zoom distinct from optical zoomCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 6.7–20.1 mm; folded optics with eight groups and eleven elements, including three aspherical elements and a prism; lens moves inside the body rather than extending
AutofocusAF-S, direct manual focus and manual focus; AF-C in Advanced Sports and movie modes. Nine-point wide, centre, flexible spot S/M/L and expanded flexible spot; Lock-on AF, manual-focus peaking and magnification. Minimum focus from lens front approximately 5 cm wide or 250 cm telephotoFive-area multi-point AF; normal focus from 50 cm, macro from 8 cm wide or 25 cm telephoto; Magnifying Glass mode focuses from 1–20 cm at wide angle
ShutterMechanical shutter: Auto 4–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000, aperture-priority 8–1/2000. Above ISO 3200 the slowest shutter is 1/4 secondMaker table specifies 1/8–1/1000 second in Auto, 1–1/1000 second in Program and 1/250–1/1000 second in High-speed Shutter scene
Burst detailApproximately 10 full-resolution photographs per second, up to ten frames. Flash lowers the rate and some modes prohibit bursts. Focus and exposure locked from first frame in Cameralabs testingBrief burst of up to four full-resolution photographs with speed or framing priority; separate Multi Burst mode is not full-resolution continuous shooting
Stabilisation detailOptical still-image stabilisation; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation–
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; auto, fill, slow, rear-sync and off modes. ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–5.4 m wide or 2.5–3.0 m telephoto; no external-flash shoeBuilt-in automatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash; no external flash connection
Exposure controlsP/A/S/M for stills and movies; three Memory Recall positions. Multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV stepsAutomatic and program exposure with ±2 EV compensation in 1/3 EV steps; eight scenes including fireworks and Magnifying Glass; Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent and Flash white balance
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps640 × 480 at 30 fps
Video detailXAVC S 1920 × 1080 at 60p, 30p or 24p/50 Mbps; AVCHD 60p/28 Mbps, 60i or 24p/24 or 17 Mbps. International PAL/NTSC selection switches to 50p/50i/25p; main rate represents NTSC. MP4 includes Full HD 60/30 fps and 720 p30 fps. XAVC S requires Class 10 SDXC. Optical zoom during filming; AVCHD/XAVC clips approximately 29 minutes, MP4 28 Mbps approximately 20 minutes due 4 GB limit. HDMI4 K output is for stills, not 4 K video recordingMPEG-1 with sound; 640 × 480 Fine at approximately 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo. Maker table gives approximately 17 fps Standard VGA and 8 fps 160 × 112 video-mail recording; duration limited by card capacity
AudioXAVC S LPCM stereo, AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level control–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″2.5″
Screen dots921,600211,000
TouchscreenNo–
Display detail4:3 Xtra Fine TFT LCD tilts upward approximately 180°; five-step brightness control, no touchscreenHybrid reflective/backlit TFT LCD with maker-stated 100% coverage; screen is the only viewfinder
Viewfinder detailRetractable 0.2-type OLED Tru-Finder, 638400 dots, 100% coverage and0.50 × 35 mm-equivalent magnification; eye sensor and −4 to +3 dioptre adjustment. Pop up housing and extend eyepiece to use–
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)390 photographs170 photographs
Body weight218 g155 g
Release detailSony Japan’s 19 May 2015 announcement specifies sale on 5 June 2015; Sony Hong Kong specifies mid-June after 8 May–7 June pre-orders. June precision retained without treating the Japanese day as a confirmed international first-sale daySony's original Japanese announcement specifies 21 November 2003 first sale; January in US launch coverage refers to later US availability
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC(UHS-I). Memory Stick Micro and microSD/HC/XC require adaptersMemory Stick Duo or PRO Duo; supplied 32 MB Duo card and adapter
PortsMulti/Micro USB with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMI; HDMI audio during playback onlyCamera multi-terminal mates with supplied cradle, which provides Hi-Speed USB 2.0, AV output and DC input
Wireless connections2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, NFC Forum Type 3 and built-in GPS location logging; maker specifies GPS only, without compass. Non-V HX90 is a distinct non-GPS model–
Battery life detailNP-BX1; maker CIPA claim 390 shots/195 minutes with LCD or360 shots/180 minutes with viewfinder. Actual movie use70 minutes LCD/75 minutes viewfinder; continuous movie105/115 minutes with clip limitsNP-FT1 InfoLithium; maker standard-use claim 170 photographs or 85 minutes with LCD on, flash for half of shots, power cycled every ten photographs and one photograph every 30 seconds. The original launch sheet does not call this CIPA testing
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and external power with supplied AC adapter and batterySupplied USB cradle and AC power adapter; optional separate BC-TR1 charger
Dimensions102.0 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm(width × height × depth), CIPA91 × 60 × 21 mm (width × height × depth); 17.3 mm at thinnest section
Weight detailApproximately218 g camera only, or245 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 155 g camera only; 180 g including battery, Memory Stick Duo and hand strap
Materials–Stainless steel body with sliding front lens cover
ColoursBlackSilver or black in Sony's archived Japanese product listing
In the boxNP-BX1, AC-UB10 C/UB10 D adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyJapanese package includes NP-FT1, AC adapter, USB cradle, USB and AV cables, power cord, hand strap, software CD, 32 MB Memory Stick Duo and adapter

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