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Sony RX100 V vs Sony T900

Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Sony RX100 V vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed October 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 IV
  • Updated by Sony RX100 VI
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony RX100 V vs Sony T900 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Sony RX100 V and Sony T900, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and T900 (12MP) and the RX100 V (1") and T900 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 V was brought out 7 years later than the T900 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the RX100 V grades vs the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony T900

 RX100 V T900 
LaunchedOctober 2016February 2009Fresher by 93 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony RX100 V

 T900 RX100 V 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony RX100 V and Sony T900

 RX100 V T900 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Sony RX100 V vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX100 V has external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the RX100 V versus the T900.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 V and T900 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 V vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 V and T900.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX100 V due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 V will give greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher RX100 V is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 V vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 V vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX100 V
Portrait photography with Sony T900
66
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 V Street photography advice
Sony T900 Street photography advice
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 V Sports photography info
Sony T900 Sports photography info
70
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery life (220 shots)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 V as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
80
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (220 shots)
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 V Landscape photography features
Sony T900 Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (220 per charge)
37
focusing manually
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 V Vlogging features
Sony T900 Vlogging features
81
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (299g)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 V and Sony T900
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-10-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 315 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-70mm (2.9x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 24.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 grams (0.66 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 586 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $998 $300