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Sony T900 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony T900 vs Sony W830 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Sony T900 vs Sony W830 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Sony T900 and Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T900 was brought out 5 years before the W830 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the T900 grades against the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony W830

 T900 W830 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony T900

 W830 T900 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009Newer by 59 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony W830

 T900 W830 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony T900 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sony T900 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony T900 and Sony W830 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the T900 and the W830.

Sony T900 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T900 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T900 and W830.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W830 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged T900 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony T900 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 Portrait photography features
Sony W830 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 Street photography features
Sony W830 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 Sports photography factors
Sony W830 Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W830 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
Sony W830 Landscape photography advice
36
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 Vlogging details
Sony W830 Vlogging details
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Sony T900 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.3-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $128