Sony T900 vs Sony TX55
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Sony T900 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Released July 2011
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Following is a in depth comparison of the Sony T900 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are created by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe T900 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TX55 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the T900 scores vs the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are viewable at Sony T900 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony TX55
| T900 | TX55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3.3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony T900
| TX55 | T900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 29 months |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 922k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony TX55
| T900 | TX55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Sony T900 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sony T900 has got 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 TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the T900 and the TX55.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T900 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Sony T900 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the T900 and TX55.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX55 to resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged T900 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony T900 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2011-07-24 |
| 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 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 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 143g (0.32 lbs) | 109g (0.24 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| 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 life | - | 250 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | 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 | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $300 | $350 |