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Sony T900 vs Sony TX20

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
30 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Sony T900 vs Sony TX20 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 TX20
(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
  • Revealed February 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony T900 vs Sony TX20 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony T900 vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T900 was unveiled 4 years before the TX20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the T900 scores versus the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony TX20

		

		

			
 T900 TX20 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony T900

		

		

			
 TX20 T900 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony TX20

		

		

			
 T900 TX20 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution922k922kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony T900 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony T900 enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the T900 vs the TX20.
Sony T900 vs Sony TX20 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T900 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony T900 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony T900 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the T900 and TX20.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX20 to provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged T900 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Sony T900 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony T900 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony T900 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony T900
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
27
 focusing manually
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
40
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Sony T900
Street photography with Sony TX20
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus by touch
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sony T900 Sports photography features
Sony TX20 Sports photography features
24
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
50
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (250 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Sony T900 Travel photography advice
Sony TX20 Travel photography advice
51
 has built in flash
 missing Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
 better than average battery (250 shots)
 weather sealing
 offers focus by touch
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX20 Landscape photography factors
36
 focusing manually
 big screen (3.5 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
52
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (250 per charge)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony T900 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX20 Vlogging highlights
28
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone socket
35
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no external microphone port
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Sony T900 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony TX20
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
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)
Highest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
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 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 - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
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 Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $330