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Sony T900 vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony T900 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Sony T900 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Sony T900 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the T900 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T900 was introduced 16 months prior to the TX9 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the T900 grades versus the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony TX9

 T900 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony T900

 TX9 T900 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony TX9

 T900 TX9 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3.5"3.5"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution922k922kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony T900 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony T900 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Sony T900 versus Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the T900 compared to the TX9.

Sony T900 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T900 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T900 and TX9.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged T900 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony T900 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX9 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 Street photography details
Sony TX9 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 Sports photography info
Sony TX9 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 Travel photography advice
Sony TX9 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (149g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T900 Landscape photography information
Sony TX9 Landscape photography information
36
has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony T900
Vlogging with Sony TX9
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than average (149 grams)
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Sony T900 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony TX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-17 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143g (0.32 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical 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 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $799