Sony RX1R vs Sony T99
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Sony RX1R vs Sony T99 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
- Introduced June 2013
- Renewed by Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Introduced July 2010
Sony RX1R vs Sony T99 Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony RX1R vs Sony T99 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony T99
RX1R | T99 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | July 2010 | Newer by 37 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Sony RX1R
T99 | RX1R | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony T99
RX1R | T99 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony RX1R vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Sony RX1R vs Sony T99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony RX1R vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony RX1R vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX1R vs Sony T99 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-06-26 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 855.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Xtra FineTFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/4000 seconds | - |
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 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 482 grams (1.06 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $2,798 | $179 |