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Sony RX100 vs Sony T90

Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Sony RX100 vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 II
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Sony RX100 vs Sony T90 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Sony RX100 vs Sony T90, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 (20MP) and T90 (12MP) and the RX100 (1") and T90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 was released 3 years later than the T90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the RX100 matches up versus the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony T90

 RX100 T90 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2009Fresher by 43 months
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony RX100

 T90 RX100 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony RX100 and Sony T90

 RX100 T90 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony RX100 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX100 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the RX100 versus the T90.

Sony RX100 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 and T90 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX100 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 and T90.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer RX100 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony RX100 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
64
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 Street photography features
Sony T90 Street photography features
79
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (240g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony RX100
Sports photography with Sony T90
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 Travel photography highlights
Sony T90 Travel photography highlights
79
lighter than competition in class (240g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (148g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony T90 Landscape photography highlights
74
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
37
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 Vlogging advice
Sony T90 Vlogging advice
38
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (148g)
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Sony RX100 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 and Sony T90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-08-28 2009-02-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-100mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology WhiteMagic TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 gr (0.53 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 390 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $448 $259