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Sony T900 vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony T900 vs Sony W380 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony T900 vs Sony W380 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Sony T900 and Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the T900 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The T900 was unveiled 10 months prior to the W380 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the T900 scores against the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony W380

 T900 W380 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony T900

 W380 T900 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony W380

 T900 W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony T900 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony T900 provides outer 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 W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony T900 and Sony W380 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the T900 vs the W380.

Sony T900 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the T900 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the T900 and W380.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W380 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older T900 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony T900 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W380 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
Sony W380 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 Sports photography factors
Sony W380 Sports photography factors
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 Travel photography advice
Sony W380 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T900 Landscape photography info
Sony W380 Landscape photography info
36
manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 Vlogging advice
Sony W380 Vlogging advice
28
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Sony T900 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony W380
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $44