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Sony T900 vs Sony W510

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony T900 vs Sony W510 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony T900 vs Sony W510 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Sony T900 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the T900 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T900 was revealed 22 months before the W510 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the T900 grades vs the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony W510

 T900 W510 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony T900

 W510 T900 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony W510

 T900 W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony T900 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony T900 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the T900 against the W510.

Sony T900 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the T900 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T900 and W510.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The older T900 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony T900 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
Sony W510 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 Street photography features
Sony W510 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 Sports photography advice
Sony W510 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 Travel photography factors
Sony W510 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony T900
Landscape photography with Sony W510
36
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 Vlogging advice
Sony W510 Vlogging advice
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
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Sony T900 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 143g (0.32 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $99