Sony A6000 vs Sony T90

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A6000 Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.

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).

See the Sony A6000 and Sony T90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.