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Sony RX100 II vs Sony T900

Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sony RX100 II vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Superseded the Sony RX100
  • New Model is Sony RX100 III
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony T900 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Sony RX100 II and Sony T900, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the RX100 II (20MP) and T900 (12MP) and the RX100 II (1") and T900 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 II was introduced 4 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the RX100 II scores vs the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony T900

 RX100 II T900 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2009Fresher by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k922kCrisper display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony RX100 II

 T900 RX100 II 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony T900

 RX100 II T900 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony RX100 II vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 II provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the RX100 II versus the T900.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 II and T900 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 II and T900.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX100 II with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will produce extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger RX100 II will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 II vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 II Portrait photography information
Sony T900 Portrait photography information
70
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX100 II
Street photography with Sony T900
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (281g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 II Sports photography features
Sony T900 Sports photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 II Travel photography info
Sony T900 Travel photography info
80
good battery power (350 shots)
lighter than competitors (281 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 II Landscape photography info
Sony T900 Landscape photography info
74
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
36
manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 II Vlogging advice
Sony T900 Vlogging advice
37
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (281g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
28
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 II and Sony T900
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 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 measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-100mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) 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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 281g (0.62 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 483 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $598 $300