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Sony T900 vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony T900 vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Sony T900 vs Sony W710 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony T900 vs Sony W710, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T900 was announced 4 years earlier than the W710 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the T900 matches up vs the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony W710

 T900 W710 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony T900

 W710 T900 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony W710

 T900 W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony T900 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony T900 comes with 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) while the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Sony T900 vs Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the T900 versus the W710.

Sony T900 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T900 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the T900 and W710.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older T900 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony T900 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 Portrait photography details
Sony W710 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 Street photography information
Sony W710 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 Sports photography advice
Sony W710 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (114g)
offers focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T900 Landscape photography info
Sony W710 Landscape photography info
36
you can focus manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony T900
Vlogging with Sony W710
28
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (114g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Sony T900 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony W710
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 240 pictures
Form of battery - 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $90