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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony T90

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VI
(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
Sony T90
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony T90

 RX100 VI T90 
LaunchedJune 2018February 2009Fresher by 114 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony RX100 VI

 T90 RX100 VI 

Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony T90

 RX100 VI T90 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony T90 size comparison

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

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography information
Sony T90 Portrait photography information
66
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX100 VI
Street photography with Sony T90
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
lighter than average (301g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VI as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Travel photography advice
Sony T90 Travel photography advice
77
lighter than average (301 grams)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (148g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VI
Landscape photography with Sony T90
65
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
36
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Vlogging factors
Sony T90 Vlogging factors
77
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (301g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic port
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than average (148g)
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VI and Sony T90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VISony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
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