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Sony T900 vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony T900 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Sony T900 vs Sony W730 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony T900 vs Sony W730, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T900 was brought out 4 years earlier than the W730 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the T900 matches up versus the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony W730

 T900 W730 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony T900

 W730 T900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony W730

 T900 W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony T900 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony T900 provides external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony T900 vs Sony W730 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the T900 versus the W730.

Sony T900 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T900 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the T900 and W730.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older T900 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony T900 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 Portrait photography features
Sony W730 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 Street photography advice
Sony W730 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (122 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony T900
Sports photography with Sony W730
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony T900
Travel photography with Sony W730
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (122g)
includes focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
36
manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
39
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony T900
Vlogging with Sony W730
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Sony T900 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 gr (0.32 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photographs
Type 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
Type of storage 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
Pricing at launch $300 $138