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Sony T900 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Sony T900 vs Sony TX100V 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 TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony T900 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Sony T900 versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T900 was unveiled 22 months prior to the TX100V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the T900 scores versus the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony TX100V

 T900 TX100V 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony T900

 TX100V T900 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 22 months
Screen resolution1229k922kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony TX100V

 T900 TX100V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3.5"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony T900 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony T900 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Sony T900 versus Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the T900 vs the TX100V.

Sony T900 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T900 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T900 and TX100V.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony TX100V to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged T900 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony T900 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX100V Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 Street photography advice
Sony TX100V Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 Travel photography details
Sony TX100V Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
includes touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony T900
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
36
you can focus manually
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 Vlogging advice
Sony TX100V Vlogging advice
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sony T900 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony TX100V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2011-01-06
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 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
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 1 1
Retail cost $300 $380