Sony T900 vs Sony WX150

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are provided at Sony T900 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

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).

See the Sony T900 vs Sony WX150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.