Sony T900 vs Sony TX7
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Sony T900 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Sony T900 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are available at Sony T900 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony TX7
T900 | TX7 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony T900
TX7 | T900 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony TX7
T900 | TX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the T900 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Sony T900 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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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 |