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Sony T900 vs Sony W610

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony T900 vs Sony W610 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony T900 vs Sony W610 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sony T900 vs Sony W610, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the T900 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T900 was released 3 years earlier than the W610 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the T900 matches up vs the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony W610

 T900 W610 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony T900

 W610 T900 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony W610

 T900 W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony T900 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony T900 features external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the T900 and the W610.

Sony T900 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T900 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the T900 and W610.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W610 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older T900 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony T900 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than others (113 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 Sports photography details
Sony W610 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony T900
Travel photography with Sony W610
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (113 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T900 Landscape photography information
Sony W610 Landscape photography information
36
you can focus manually
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 Vlogging features
Sony W610 Vlogging features
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Sony T900 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony W610
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Battery life - 250 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $200