Sony RX10 vs Sony T99

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony RX10 versus Sony T99, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the RX10 (20MP) and T99 (14MP) and the RX10 (1") and T99 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX10 was launched 3 years later than the T99 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the RX10 matches up against the T99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sony RX10 has physical measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the RX10 compared to the T99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 and T99 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 and T99.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX10 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX10 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent RX10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.