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Sony T900 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony T900 vs Sony W810 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Sony T900 vs Sony W810 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony T900 vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras and both are sold by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T900 was announced 5 years earlier than the W810 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the T900 scores against the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony W810

 T900 W810 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony T900

 W810 T900 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009Newer by 59 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony W810

 T900 W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony T900 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony T900 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Sony T900 vs Sony W810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the T900 and the W810.

Sony T900 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T900 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the T900 and W810.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W810 to show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged T900 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony T900 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 Portrait photography information
Sony W810 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony T900
Street photography with Sony W810
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 Sports photography info
Sony W810 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 Travel photography highlights
Sony W810 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
36
focusing manually
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 Vlogging info
Sony W810 Vlogging info
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
32
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Sony T900 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony W810
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lb) 111 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 200 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $100