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Sony T900 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony T900 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony T900
(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
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony T900 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony T900 vs Sony WX70, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T900 was announced 3 years before the WX70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the T900 matches up vs the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony WX70

 T900 WX70 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony T900

 WX70 T900 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony WX70

 T900 WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution922k922kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony T900 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sony T900 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Sony T900 vs Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the T900 compared to the WX70.

Sony T900 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the T900 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T900 and WX70.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX70 to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged T900 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony T900 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 Portrait photography features
Sony WX70 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 Street photography info
Sony WX70 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 Sports photography factors
Sony WX70 Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
has focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX70 Landscape photography advice
36
manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
36
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Sony T900 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 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 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 life - 240 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $242