Sony RX100 V vs Sony T90

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Sony RX100 V versus Sony T90, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and T90 (12MP) and the RX100 V (1") and T90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 V was announced 7 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the RX100 V matches up against the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 V Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 V offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 V against the T90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 V and T90 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 V and T90.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 V using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will show more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher RX100 V is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.