Sony T900 vs Sony WX1
Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
30 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
30 Overall
32
Portability
96 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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Sony T900 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
Sony T900
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced February 2009
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Released August 2009
Photography Glossary Sony T900 vs Sony WX1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Sony T900 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the T900 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is very comparable but the T900 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.
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Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the T900 scores against the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are available at Sony T900 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony WX1
| T900 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony T900
| WX1 | T900 |
|---|
Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony WX1
| T900 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2009 |  | August 2009 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Sony T900 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony T900 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the T900 and the WX1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T900 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony T900 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the T900 and WX1.
All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The T900 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony T900 will show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.
Sony T900 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX1 Portrait photography advice
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (149g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Sony T900 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX1 Landscape photography highlights
focusing manually
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Sony T900 Vlogging info
Sony WX1 Vlogging info
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sony T900 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2009-08-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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 file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 143g (0.32 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $300 | $149 |