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Sony HX100V vs Sony T900

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sony HX100V vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Successor is Sony HX200V
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Sony HX100V vs Sony T900 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony T900

 HX100V T900 
IntroducedOctober 2011February 2009Fresher by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony HX100V

 T900 HX100V 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony T900

 HX100V T900 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony HX100V vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX100V vs Sony T900 size comparison

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

Sony HX100V vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX100V vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX100V Portrait photography features
Sony T900 Portrait photography features
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX100V
Street photography with Sony T900
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (577g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX100V Sports photography factors
Sony T900 Sports photography factors
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX100V Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (577g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX100V
Landscape photography with Sony T900
47
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX100V
Vlogging with Sony T900
25
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (577g)
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Sony HX100V vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony T900
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-10-21 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.70 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 577 gr (1.27 lb) 143 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $429 $300