Sony T900 vs Sony W230
96 Imaging
34 Features
30 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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Sony T900 vs Sony W230 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
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2009
Sony T900 vs Sony W230 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Sony T900 versus Sony W230, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the T900 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe T900 was unveiled within a month of the W230 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the T900 grades versus the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony T900 vs Sony W230 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are available at Sony T900 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony W230
T900 | W230 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony T900
W230 | T900 |
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Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony W230
T900 | W230 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | February 2009 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony T900 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony T900 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Sony T900 versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the T900 against the W230.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T900 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Sony T900 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the T900 and W230.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images although you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration.
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Sony T900 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | 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 resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 143g (0.32 lb) | 156g (0.34 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $300 | $180 |