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Sony RX1R II vs Sony T900

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Sony RX1R II vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony RX1R
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony T900 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony T900

 RX1R II T900 
AnnouncedOctober 2015February 2009Fresher by 81 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k922kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony RX1R II

 T900 RX1R II 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony T900

 RX1R II T900 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony RX1R II vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony T900 size comparison

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

Sony RX1R II vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R II vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R II Portrait photography highlights
Sony T900 Portrait photography highlights
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
MP count high (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R II Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
73
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (507g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
63
MP count high (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (220 per charge)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R II Travel photography features
Sony T900 Travel photography features
59
MP count high (42 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (220 shots)
heavier than competitors (507g)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
68
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
MP count high (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R II Vlogging details
Sony T900 Vlogging details
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (507g)
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R II and Sony T900
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-10-13 2009-02-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7952 x 5304 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 14cm -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 507g (1.12 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 97 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3204 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes (2,5, 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $3,300 $300