Sony T900 vs Sony W810

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are provided at Sony T900 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.