Sony RX100 VA vs Sony T900

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony T900, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and T900 (12MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and T900 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 VA was released 9 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the RX100 VA matches up against the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VA Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VA enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 VA and the T900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VA and T900 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VA and T900.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX100 VA because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will result in more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern RX100 VA will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.