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Sony T900 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony T900 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony ZV-1
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony ZV-1

 T900 ZV-1 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony T900

 ZV-1 T900 
RevealedMay 2020February 2009More modern by 137 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony ZV-1

 T900 ZV-1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution922k922kEqual 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).

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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.

Sony T900 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony T900 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony T900
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
85
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 Sports photography features
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
71
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
bad battery (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
81
lighter than competitors in class (294g)
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T900 Landscape photography information
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography information
36
focusing manually
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
70
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
86
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (294g)
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Sony T900 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony ZV-1
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