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Sony A6000 vs Sony T90

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70
Sony Alpha a6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sony A6000 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Successor is Sony A6300
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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Sony A6000 vs Sony T90 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Sony A6000 and Sony T90, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A6000 (24MP) and T90 (12MP) and the A6000 (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The A6000 was manufactured 5 years after the T90 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A6000 grades against the T90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sony T90

 A6000 T90 
AnnouncedApril 2014February 2009More modern by 64 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony A6000

 T90 A6000 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A6000 and Sony T90

 A6000 T90 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony A6000 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6000 enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A6000 vs the T90.

Sony A6000 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A6000 and T90 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6000 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6000 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A6000 and T90.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A6000 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A6000 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A6000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A6000 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony A6000 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6000 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6000
Portrait photography with Sony T90
79
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
Sony T90 as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (344 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6000 Sports photography details
Sony T90 Sports photography details
72
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A6000
Travel photography with Sony T90
77
lighter than competition (344 grams)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6000
Landscape photography with Sony T90
78
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
36
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
33
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (344g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sony A6000 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6000 and Sony T90
 Sony Alpha a6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2014-04-23 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 179 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 344g (0.76 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1347 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $548 $259