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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T90

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35
Ricoh CX6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2011
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T90 Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh CX6 and Sony T90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX6 was unveiled 2 years after the T90 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the CX6 matches up against the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Sony T90

 CX6 T90 
AnnouncedNovember 2011February 2009Newer by 34 months
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Ricoh CX6

 T90 CX6 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Sony T90

 CX6 T90 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX6 comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the CX6 compared to the T90.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CX6 and T90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and T90.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony T90 to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger CX6 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Travel photography advice
Sony T90 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition (201 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (148g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography factors
Sony T90 Landscape photography factors
45
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX6 Vlogging information
Sony T90 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (148g)
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Ricoh CX6 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX6 and Sony T90
 Ricoh CX6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-11-15 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $595 $259