Sony T900 vs Sony W230

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.