Sony NEX-6 vs Sony T90

Here is a thorough analysis of the Sony NEX-6 and Sony T90, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-6 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) and the NEX-6 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-6 was released 4 years later than the T90 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NEX-6 scores vs the T90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-6 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-6 and Sony T90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-6 versus the T90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-6 and T90 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-6 and T90.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-6 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony NEX-6 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger NEX-6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.