Sony RX10 IV vs Sony T90

The following is a in-depth overview of the Sony RX10 IV and Sony T90, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX10 IV (20MP) and T90 (12MP) and the RX10 IV (1") and T90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX10 IV was introduced 8 years after the T90 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the RX10 IV grades vs the T90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 IV Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony RX10 IV has exterior dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) while the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX10 IV and Sony T90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the RX10 IV against the T90.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 IV and T90 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX10 IV and T90.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX10 IV with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will give you more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent RX10 IV is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.