Sony RX1R II vs Sony T90

Below, we are analyzing the Sony RX1R II versus Sony T90, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and T90 (12MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and T90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX1R II was brought out 6 years later than the T90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the RX1R II matches up vs the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R II Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony RX1R II features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the RX1R II vs the T90.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the RX1R II and T90 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1R II and T90.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX1R II due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX1R II will resolve greater detail having its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern RX1R II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.