Sony RX100 VA vs Sony T90

On this page, we are matching up the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony T90, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and T90 (12MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and T90 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 VA was brought out 9 years later than the T90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the RX100 VA grades vs the T90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VA Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VA provides physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony T90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the RX100 VA compared to the T90.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VA and T90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VA and T90.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VA because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will offer you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer RX100 VA will have an advantage in sensor technology.