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Sony RX1R vs Sony T90

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Sony RX1R vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • New Model is Sony RX1R II
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Sony RX1R vs Sony T90 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Sony RX1R and Sony T90, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and T90 (12MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and T90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX1R was brought out 4 years later than the T90 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the RX1R scores vs the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony T90

 RX1R T90 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2009More recent by 53 months
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Sony RX1R

 T90 RX1R 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony T90

 RX1R T90 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony RX1R vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R comes with external measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the RX1R and the T90.

Sony RX1R vs Sony T90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R and T90 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX1R vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R and T90.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX1R because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX1R will give you more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern RX1R will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony RX1R vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R Street photography highlights
Sony T90 Street photography highlights
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R Sports photography info
Sony T90 Sports photography info
53
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (270 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R Travel photography advice
Sony T90 Travel photography advice
62
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (270 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (482g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
Landscape photography with Sony T90
66
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX1R
Vlogging with Sony T90
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sony RX1R vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R and Sony T90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-26 2009-02-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Xtra FineTFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 482g (1.06 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2537 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $2,798 $259