Sony T900 vs Sony WX5

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony T900 and Sony WX5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the T900 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T900 was brought out 16 months earlier than the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the T900 grades versus the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Sony T900 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony T900 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the T900 and the WX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T900 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the T900 and WX5.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged T900 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.