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Sony T900 vs Sony W650

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony T900 vs Sony W650 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony T900 vs Sony W650 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Sony T900 versus Sony W650, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T900 was manufactured 3 years before the W650 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the T900 matches up against the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony W650

 T900 W650 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony T900

 W650 T900 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony W650

 T900 W650 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony T900 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony T900 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Sony T900 versus Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the T900 compared to the W650.

Sony T900 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T900 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T900 and W650.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W650 to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged T900 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony T900 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 Portrait photography information
Sony W650 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 Street photography info
Sony W650 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (124g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony T900
Sports photography with Sony W650
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (124g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony T900
Landscape photography with Sony W650
36
focusing manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 Vlogging advice
Sony W650 Vlogging advice
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Sony T900 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony W650
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
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 life - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $140