Sony RX1R II vs Sony T900

Here is a extended review of the Sony RX1R II vs Sony T900, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and T900 (12MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and T900 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The RX1R II was brought out 6 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the RX1R II scores versus the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX1R II Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1R II features outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the RX1R II against the T900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R II and T900 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1R II and T900.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX1R II because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX1R II will result in extra detail having its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer RX1R II will have an advantage in sensor technology.