Sony RX100 V vs Sony T99

Following is a extended analysis of the Sony RX100 V and Sony T99, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and T99 (14MP) and the RX100 V (1") and T99 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 V was manufactured 6 years after the T99 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the RX100 V scores vs the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX100 V Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX100 V offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX100 V and Sony T99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the RX100 V vs the T99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 V and T99 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 V and T99.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 V due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 V will offer you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern RX100 V will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.