Sony HX20V vs Sony T900
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Sony HX20V vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched July 2012
- Old Model is Sony HX10V
- Renewed by Sony HX30V
(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
- Announced February 2009
Sony HX20V vs Sony T900 Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Sony HX20V and Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX20V (18MP) and T900 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe HX20V was launched 3 years after the T900 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the HX20V matches up against the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony HX20V vs Sony T900 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX20V Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony T900
HX20V | T900 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | February 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony HX20V
T900 | HX20V | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony T900
HX20V | T900 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 922k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony HX20V vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX20V features exterior measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Sony HX20V and Sony T900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HX20V against the T900.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX20V and T900 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX20V vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX20V and T900.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX20V to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern HX20V should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony HX20V vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX20V vs Sony T900 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-07-20 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 254g (0.56 pounds) | 143g (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $397 | $300 |