Sony RX100 VI vs Sony T90

Its time to look closer at the Sony RX100 VI and Sony T90, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and T90 (12MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and T90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 VI was revealed 9 years later than the T90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the RX100 VI grades versus the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VI Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VI has outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX100 VI and Sony T90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the RX100 VI versus the T90.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VI and T90 is 88 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VI and T90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VI using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern RX100 VI provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.