Sony T900 vs Sony W690
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Sony T900 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony T900 vs Sony W690 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Sony T900 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony W690
T900 | W690 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony T900
W690 | T900 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 36 months |
Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony W690
T900 | W690 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Sony T900 vs Sony W690 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the T900 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Sony T900 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 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 |