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Sony T900 vs Sony TX5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Sony T900 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Sony T900 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Sony T900 versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the T900 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the T900 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The T900 was announced 12 months prior to the TX5 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the T900 grades versus the TX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony TX5

 T900 TX5 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony T900

 TX5 T900 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony TX5

 T900 TX5 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony T900 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony T900 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Sony T900 versus Sony TX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the T900 versus the TX5.

Sony T900 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the T900 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T900 and TX5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The T900 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony T900 will give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged T900 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony T900 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX5 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 Street photography advice
Sony TX5 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 Sports photography information
Sony TX5 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 Travel photography information
Sony TX5 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
environment proofing
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (148g)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T900 Landscape photography info
Sony TX5 Landscape photography info
36
you can focus manually
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony T900
Vlogging with Sony TX5
28
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
30
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (148g)
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Sony T900 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony TX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2010-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 2.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 gr (0.32 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" 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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $239