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Sony T900 vs Sony W620

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony T900 vs Sony W620 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony T900 vs Sony W620 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Sony T900 versus Sony W620, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the T900 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T900 was introduced 3 years before the W620 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the T900 matches up vs the W620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony W620

 T900 W620 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony T900

 W620 T900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony W620

 T900 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony T900 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony T900 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the T900 vs the W620.

Sony T900 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T900 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the T900 and W620.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W620 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older T900 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony T900 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 Street photography details
Sony W620 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony T900
Sports photography with Sony W620
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 Travel photography information
Sony W620 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others in class (116g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony T900
Landscape photography with Sony W620
36
focusing manually
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 Vlogging highlights
Sony W620 Vlogging highlights
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Sony T900 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143g (0.32 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Pricing at launch $300 $102