Sony RX100 VI vs Sony T99

Following is a extensive review of the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony T99, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and T99 (14MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and T99 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VI was launched 8 years after the T99 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the RX100 VI grades versus the T99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VI enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony T99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the RX100 VI against the T99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VI and T99 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VI and T99.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VI due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will provide more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern RX100 VI should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.