Sony T900 vs Sony WX5
96 Imaging
34 Features
30 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Sony T900 vs Sony WX5 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
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2010
Sony T900 vs Sony WX5 Overview
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony T900 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony WX5
T900 | WX5 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony T900
WX5 | T900 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony WX5
T900 | WX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony T900 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Sony T900 and Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony T900 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony T900 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 2.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 143 grams (0.32 lb) | 146 grams (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $250 |