Sony RX1R vs Sony T99

Here, we will be matching up the Sony RX1R vs Sony T99, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and T99 (14MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and T99 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The RX1R was introduced 3 years after the T99 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the RX1R scores vs the T99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX1R Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony RX1R provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the RX1R against the T99.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RX1R and T99 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX1R and T99.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX1R will result in more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern RX1R is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.