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Sony T900 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony T900 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Sony T900 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony T900 vs Sony TF1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T900 was revealed 5 years earlier than the TF1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the T900 matches up vs the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony TF1

 T900 TF1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony T900

 TF1 T900 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2009More modern by 52 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony TF1

 T900 TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony T900 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony T900 offers external 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) while the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the T900 against the TF1.

Sony T900 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the T900 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the T900 and TF1.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged T900 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony T900 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony T900
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than average (152 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (152g)
environment proof
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T900 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
37
focusing manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 Vlogging details
Sony TF1 Vlogging details
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average (152 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Sony T900 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony TF1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-17 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $266