Sony RX1R vs Sony T900
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Sony RX1R vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(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
- Announced June 2013
- Replacement is Sony RX1R II
(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
- Revealed February 2009
Sony RX1R vs Sony T900 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Sony RX1R and Sony T900, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and T900 (12MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and T900 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe RX1R was launched 4 years after the T900 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the RX1R grades versus the T900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony RX1R vs Sony T900 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX1R Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony T900
RX1R | T900 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | February 2009 | More modern by 53 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 922k | Sharper screen (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony RX1R
T900 | RX1R | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony T900
RX1R | T900 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sony RX1R vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R provides 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) whilst the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Sony RX1R and Sony T900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the RX1R vs the T900.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R and T900 is 79 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX1R vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1R and T900.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX1R featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony RX1R will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger RX1R will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony RX1R vs Sony T900 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,229 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Xtra FineTFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 482 grams (1.06 pounds) | 143 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70mm (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 | 91 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2537 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 release | $2,798 | $300 |