Sony RX100 VI vs Sony T90
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Announced June 2018
- Replaced the Sony RX100 V
- Replacement is Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
- Launched February 2009
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony T90 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony T90 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony T90
RX100 VI | T90 | |||
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Launched | June 2018 | February 2009 | Fresher by 114 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony RX100 VI
T90 | RX100 VI |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony T90
RX100 VI | T90 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony T90 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2018-06-05 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 315 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,229 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 24.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 301 grams (0.66 lbs) | 148 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 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 life | 240 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $1,198 | $259 |