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Sony T900 vs Sony TX7

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sony T900 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony T900 vs Sony TX7 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony T900 versus Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the T900 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the T900 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The T900 was unveiled 10 months before the TX7 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the T900 scores versus the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony TX7

 T900 TX7 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony T900

 TX7 T900 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony TX7

 T900 TX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3.5"3.5"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony T900 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sony T900 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Sony T900 versus Sony TX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the T900 and the TX7.

Sony T900 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the T900 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T900 and TX7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The T900 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony T900 will resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged T900 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony T900 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 Portrait photography info
Sony TX7 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 Street photography highlights
Sony TX7 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 Sports photography details
Sony TX7 Sports photography details
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 Travel photography factors
Sony TX7 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
features focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (149g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T900 Landscape photography features
Sony TX7 Landscape photography features
36
manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
36
really wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 Vlogging information
Sony TX7 Vlogging information
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
32
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
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Sony T900 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony TX7
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143g (0.32 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $300