Sony T900 vs Sony WX300
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Sony T900 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Released February 2013
- Later Model is Sony WX350
Sony T900 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Sony T900 vs Sony WX300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe T900 was introduced 5 years prior to the WX300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the T900 matches up against the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony T900 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Sony T900 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony WX300
T900 | WX300 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony T900
WX300 | T900 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony WX300
T900 | WX300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony T900 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony T900 comes with outer dimensions 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 WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Sony T900 vs Sony WX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the T900 vs the WX300.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T900 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Sony T900 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T900 and WX300.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to offer you more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older T900 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony T900 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 lb) | 166 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $330 |