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Sony T900 vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony T900 vs Sony W690 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Sony T900 vs Sony W690 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony T900 vs Sony W690, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T900 was launched 4 years prior to the W690 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the T900 grades against the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony W690

 T900 W690 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony T900

 W690 T900 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony W690

 T900 W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony T900 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony T900 provides external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the T900 and the W690.

Sony T900 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the T900 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T900 and W690.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older T900 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony T900 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 Portrait photography info
Sony W690 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 Street photography highlights
Sony W690 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony T900
Sports photography with Sony W690
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T900 Landscape photography information
Sony W690 Landscape photography information
36
you can focus manually
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 Vlogging factors
Sony W690 Vlogging factors
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Sony T900 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony W690
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.30 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 1 1
Launch price $300 $297