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Sony T900 vs Sony W800

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony T900 vs Sony W800 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Sony T900 vs Sony W800 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Sony T900 vs Sony W800, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T900 was unveiled 6 years prior to the W800 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the T900 grades against the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony W800

 T900 W800 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony T900

 W800 T900 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009Newer by 60 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony W800

 T900 W800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony T900 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony T900 enjoys outer dimensions 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 W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the T900 and the W800.

Sony T900 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T900 and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T900 and W800.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W800 to deliver greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged T900 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony T900 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony T900
Street photography with Sony W800
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony T900
Sports photography with Sony W800
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 Travel photography info
Sony W800 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than others (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
Sony W800 Landscape photography advice
36
manual focus
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 Vlogging information
Sony W800 Vlogging information
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Sony T900 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony W800
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2014-02-13
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.2-6.4
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
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 grams (0.32 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 Single Single
Cost at release $300 $90