Sony T900 vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony T900 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Revealed May 2020
- Updated by Sony ZV-1 II
Sony T900 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Sony T900 vs Sony ZV-1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the T900 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe T900 was manufactured 12 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the T900 grades vs the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony T900 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 and Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony T900 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony ZV-1
T900 | ZV-1 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony T900
ZV-1 | T900 | |||
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Revealed | May 2020 | February 2009 | More modern by 137 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony ZV-1
T900 | ZV-1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | Equal display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony T900 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony T900 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Check the Sony T900 vs Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the T900 and the ZV-1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T900 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Sony T900 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T900 and ZV-1.
All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The T900 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will render greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged T900 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Sony T900 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | Sony ZV-1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2020-05-27 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 143g (0.32 lb) | 294g (0.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 260 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $300 | $750 |