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Sony T900 vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony T900 vs Sony W220 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Sony T900 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Sony T900 and Sony W220, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the T900 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T900 was announced 2 months later than the W220 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the T900 matches up vs the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony W220

 T900 W220 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony T900

 W220 T900 

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony W220

 T900 W220 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony T900 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony T900 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Sony T900 and Sony W220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the T900 compared to the W220.

Sony T900 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T900 and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T900 and W220.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should take the age of the cameras into account.

Sony T900 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
Sony W220 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony T900
Street photography with Sony W220
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony T900
Travel photography with Sony W220
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T900 Landscape photography info
Sony W220 Landscape photography info
36
you can focus manually
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 Vlogging information
Sony W220 Vlogging information
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sony T900 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony W220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $160