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Sony S950 vs Sony T900

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sony S950 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
Sony T900
(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
  • Revealed February 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony S950 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Sony S950 versus Sony T900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the S950 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S950 was announced around the same time to the T900 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony S950 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S950 scores versus the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony T900

 S950 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony S950

 T900 S950 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
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Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony T900

 S950 T900 
RevealedFebruary 2009February 2009Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony S950 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony S950 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S950 and the T900.

Sony S950 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S950 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S950 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S950 and T900.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony T900 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Sony S950 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S950 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S950 Portrait photography factors
Sony T900 Portrait photography factors
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S950
Street photography with Sony T900
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony S950 Sports photography features
Sony T900 Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S950 Travel photography highlights
Sony T900 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S950 Vlogging highlights
Sony T900 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Sony S950 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and Sony T900
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
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 33-132mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $300