Sony HX5 vs Sony T900

The following is a in-depth overview of the Sony HX5 vs Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX5 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the HX5 (1/2.4") and T900 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX5 was released 17 months after the T900 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HX5 grades versus the T900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX5 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX5 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX5 vs Sony T900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the HX5 and the T900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HX5 and T900 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX5 and T900.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX5 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony T900 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher HX5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.