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Sony T900 vs Sony TX10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony T900 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Sony T900 vs Sony TX10 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony T900 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T900 was brought out 3 years prior to the TX10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the T900 matches up versus the TX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony TX10

 T900 TX10 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony T900

 TX10 T900 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony TX10

 T900 TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony T900 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony T900 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the T900 versus the TX10.

Sony T900 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the T900 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the T900 and TX10.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony TX10 to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged T900 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony T900 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 Portrait photography info
Sony TX10 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 Street photography advice
Sony TX10 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 Sports photography information
Sony TX10 Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 Travel photography details
Sony TX10 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX10 Landscape photography factors
36
you can focus manually
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX10 Vlogging highlights
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
34
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Sony T900 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony TX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2011-08-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $309