Sony RX100 II vs Sony T90
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Launched June 2013
- Older Model is Sony RX100
- Renewed by Sony RX100 III
(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
- Launched February 2009
Sony RX100 II vs Sony T90 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Sony RX100 II and Sony T90, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the RX100 II (20MP) and T90 (12MP) and the RX100 II (1") and T90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe RX100 II was launched 4 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the RX100 II matches up vs the T90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony T90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 II Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony T90
RX100 II | T90 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 54 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony RX100 II
T90 | RX100 II | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony T90
RX100 II | T90 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony RX100 II vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 II features external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Sony RX100 II and Sony T90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 II against the T90.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 II and T90 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 II and T90.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 II will produce more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher RX100 II provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony T90 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-06-27 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,229 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 281g (0.62 lb) | 148g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 483 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $598 | $259 |