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Sony T900 vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony T900 vs Sony W560 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony T900 vs Sony W560 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Sony T900 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the T900 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The T900 was released 22 months earlier than the W560 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the T900 matches up against the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony W560

 T900 W560 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony T900

 W560 T900 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony W560

 T900 W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony T900 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony T900 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Sony T900 and Sony W560 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the T900 compared to the W560.

Sony T900 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the T900 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T900 and W560.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W560 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged T900 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony T900 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony T900
Portrait photography with Sony W560
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 Street photography details
Sony W560 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony T900
Sports photography with Sony W560
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony T900
Travel photography with Sony W560
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony T900
Landscape photography with Sony W560
36
has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony T900
Vlogging with Sony W560
28
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Sony T900 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony W560
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143g (0.32 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $300 $139