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Sony T900 vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony T900 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony T900 vs Sony WX50 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Sony T900 vs Sony WX50, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T900 was brought out 3 years prior to the WX50 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the T900 scores vs the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony WX50

 T900 WX50 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony T900

 WX50 T900 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony WX50

 T900 WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony T900 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony T900 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the T900 versus the WX50.

Sony T900 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T900 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T900 and WX50.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX50 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged T900 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony T900 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 Street photography advice
Sony WX50 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 Travel photography information
Sony WX50 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony T900
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
36
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 Vlogging info
Sony WX50 Vlogging info
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sony T900 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $250