Sony RX1R II vs Sony T99

Here, we are contrasting the Sony RX1R II vs Sony T99, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and T99 (14MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and T99 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX1R II was introduced 5 years after the T99 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the RX1R II matches up against the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R II Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX1R II offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the RX1R II and the T99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the RX1R II and T99 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R II and T99.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R II with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with greater detail using its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher RX1R II will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.