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Sony T900 vs Sony WX150

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony T900 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Sony T900 vs Sony WX150 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony T900 vs Sony WX150, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T900 was unveiled 4 years before the WX150 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the T900 scores against the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony WX150

 T900 WX150 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony T900

 WX150 T900 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony WX150

 T900 WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony T900 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony T900 enjoys 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) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the T900 and the WX150.

Sony T900 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the T900 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the T900 and WX150.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to deliver more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged T900 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony T900 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony T900
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 Street photography advice
Sony WX150 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony T900
Travel photography with Sony WX150
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX150 Landscape photography factors
36
manual focus
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
46
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Sony T900 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life - 240 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $300