Sony HX100V vs Sony T900

Lets look closer at the Sony HX100V and Sony T900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the HX100V (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was introduced 2 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HX100V matches up against the T900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX100V offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX100V and Sony T900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the HX100V and the T900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and T900 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX100V and T900.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX100V to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern HX100V will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.