Sony RX100 II vs Sony T99

On this page, we are looking at the Sony RX100 II versus Sony T99, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the RX100 II (20MP) and T99 (14MP) and the RX100 II (1") and T99 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 II was revealed 3 years after the T99 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the RX100 II grades against the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 II Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 II enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Sony RX100 II versus Sony T99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the RX100 II and the T99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 II and T99 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 II and T99.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer RX100 II should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.