Sony RX100 VA vs Sony T99

Following is a in-depth overview of the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony T99, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and T99 (14MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and T99 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VA was introduced 8 years after the T99 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the RX100 VA scores vs the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VA Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VA features physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the RX100 VA vs the T99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VA and T99 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VA and T99.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VA using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will show greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VA is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.