Sony RX100 vs Sony T90

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

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.

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

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.