Sony T900 vs Sony WX220

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sony T900 vs Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T900 was unveiled 6 years prior to the WX220 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the T900 matches up vs the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are viewable at Sony T900 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony T900 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the T900 against the WX220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T900 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T900 and WX220.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX220 to offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older T900 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.