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Sony T900 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sony T900 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony T900 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony T900 vs Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T900 was announced 3 years prior to the TX200V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the T900 scores versus the TX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony TX200V

 T900 TX200V 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3.5"3.3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony T900

 TX200V T900 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months
Display resolution1230k922kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony TX200V

 T900 TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony T900 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Sony T900 enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the T900 against the TX200V.

Sony T900 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T900 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T900 and TX200V.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX200V to produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older T900 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony T900 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony T900
Street photography with Sony TX200V
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 Sports photography advice
Sony TX200V Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 Travel photography factors
Sony TX200V Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony T900
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
37
focusing manually
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
47
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
28
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Sony T900 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony TX200V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2012-01-30
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143g (0.32 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 - 220 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $500