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Sony T900 vs Sony TX1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony T900 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Sony T900 vs Sony TX1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony T900 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the T900 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the T900 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The T900 was introduced 5 months earlier than the TX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the T900 matches up versus the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony TX1

 T900 TX1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony T900

 TX1 T900 

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony TX1

 T900 TX1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony T900 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony T900 has got external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Sony T900 versus Sony TX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the T900 and the TX1.

Sony T900 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the T900 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the T900 and TX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The T900 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony T900 will give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively.

Sony T900 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony T900
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 Travel photography details
Sony TX1 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX1 Landscape photography factors
36
manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 Vlogging information
Sony TX1 Vlogging information
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Sony T900 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony TX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 143g (0.32 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $350