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Sony RX1 vs Sony T90

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Sony RX1 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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 RX1 vs Sony T90 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Sony RX1 versus Sony T90, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and T90 (12MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and T90 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The RX1 was released 4 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the RX1 grades against the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony T90

 RX1 T90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013February 2009More recent by 49 months
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony RX1

 T90 RX1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony T90

 RX1 T90 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony RX1 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX1 provides external dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the RX1 compared to the T90.

Sony RX1 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and T90 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX1 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1 and T90.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX1 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent RX1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony RX1 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1 Portrait photography factors
Sony T90 Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1 Street photography information
Sony T90 Street photography information
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (482 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony RX1
Sports photography with Sony T90
53
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T90 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (270 shots)
more heavy than average (482 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (148g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1 Landscape photography features
Sony T90 Landscape photography features
65
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (270 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX1
Vlogging with Sony T90
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (482 grams)
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (148g)
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Sony RX1 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony T90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-02-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-22.0 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Xtra FineTFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 482g (1.06 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2534 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $2,798 $259