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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Review

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  • Sony T900

    Main Features

    • 12MP - 1/2.3" CCD Sensor
    • ISO 80 - 3200
    • 35-140 mm F3.5-10.0 Zoom Lens
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • 3.5″ Fixed Type Screen
    • 2 fps continuous shooting
    • 1280 x 720 video resolution
    • 143g. 98 x 58 x 16 mm
    $299.99
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    Sony T900 Overview

    First introduced in February 2009 , Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 is a 12.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor.

    Sony T900 has an Overall Score of 39/100 and ranked #296 out of 623 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #812 out of 1166 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

    Sony T900 Type Scores
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    Sony T900 Compared to other Compact Cameras

    Now let's get in to more details of our Sony T900 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Image Stabilization
    Touch Screen
    Large 3.5″ Screen
    922k dots LCD Resolution
    143g Light Body

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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Full HD Video
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Low Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200
    Only 9 Focus Points
    1/1000s Low Max Shutter Speed
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
    No Manual Focusing
    No Manual Exposure
    No Environmental Sealing
    35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.50
    Slow Lens at Tele: f10.00
    Sony T900 Sensor and Photography Features

    Sony T900 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. T900 has a native ISO range of 80 - 3200 but unfortunately, Sony T900 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 (Lumix DC-TZ90) or Canon PowerShot G9 X in the same price range.

    Sony T900 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Sony T900 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Sony T900's 1/2.3" sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Sony T900 Sensor Size Comparison

    Sony T900 Physical Specs
    Sony T900 weighs 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz) and has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 16 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 0.63″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Sony T900 is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 16mm, it is also quite small, 12mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Sony T900 with the dimensions:

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Sony T900, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Sony T900 Real Life Body Size Comparison


    Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Sony T900 with its main competitors:

    Sony T900 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Sensor Weight vs T900 Thickness vs T900
    Nikon P7800 12.0MP - 1/1.7" 399g 256g heavier 50mm 34mm thicker
    Nikon P7100 10.0MP - 1/1.7" 395g 252g heavier 48mm 32mm thicker
    Canon S120 12.0MP - 1/1.7" 217g 74g heavier 29mm 13mm thicker
    Sony WX220 18.0MP - 1/2.3" 121g 22g lighter 22mm 6mm thicker
    Casio EX-10 12.0MP - 1/1.7" 384g 241g heavier 49mm 33mm thicker
    Sony W830 20.0MP - 1/2.3" 122g 21g lighter 23mm 7mm thicker
    Canon ELPH 340 HS 16.0MP - 1/2.3" 147g 4g heavier 22mm 6mm thicker
    Canon Elph 115 IS 16.0MP - 1/2.3" 135g 8g lighter 20mm 4mm thicker

    Sony T900 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Sony T900 Lens

    Sony T900 features a 35-140 mm F3.5-10.0 4× zoom lens. With a focal length of only 35mm on the wide end, it offers very limited wide angle capability . On the plus side, 140mm reach on tele gives a lot of flexibility and satisfy most of your needs.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    T900
    Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    T900
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.50 at 35mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f10.00.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    T900
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    T900
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    T900 is also equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Sony T900's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.

    Sony T900 Other Features
    LCD and Viewfinder

    Sony T900 has a Fixed Type 3.5″ LCD screen with a resolution of 922k dots. The Sony T900's 3.5″ screen is larger than average and its resolution is up to the class standarts.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Sony T900 back view and LCD

    T900 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 (Lumix DC-TZ90) (Compare) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 (Lumix DMC-TZ80) (Compare).
    If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

    Max Shutter speed
    Sony T900 can shoot continuously at max speed of 2 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/1000 sec.

    Flash
    Unfortunately T900 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing
    Sony T900 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 9 points to choose from.

    Video Features
    With Sony T900, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 at 30 fps and save in and Motion JPEG formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

    T900 has a built-in Mono microphone but no speaker.
    Sony T900 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Olympus XZ-2 iHS or Nikon Coolpix P7000 in a similar price range.

    Connectivity and Storage

    You can connect T900 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Sony T900 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Nikon P7800
    >>Compare to T900
    1920 x 1080 350shots No No No
    Nikon P7100
    >>Compare to T900
    1280 x 720 350shots No No No
    Canon S120
    >>Compare to T900
    1920 x 1080 230shots Yes No No
    Sony WX220
    >>Compare to T900
    1920 x 1080 210shots Yes No Yes
    Casio EX-10
    >>Compare to T900
    1920 x 1080 455shots Yes No No
    Sony W830
    >>Compare to T900
    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Canon ELPH 340 HS
    >>Compare to T900
    1920 x 1280 190shots Yes No Yes
    Canon Elph 115 IS
    >>Compare to T900
    1920 x 1080 170shots No No No

    Lowest Price
    Current Lowest price for Sony T900 is $299.99

    What type of Photography is Sony T900 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Sony T900 in 5 different photography areas. This first spider web graph shows how the T900 compares with the average Compact camera.
    Hover your mouse over the points to see the score details for each photography type.

    Sony T900 for Portrait Photography

    Sony T900 has a score of 26 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theT900.
    Image Stabilization
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Sony T900 for Portrait Photography

    Sony T900 for Street Photography

    Sony T900 has a score of 55 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Live-view
    Image Stabilization
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Sony T900 for Street Photography

    Sony T900 for Sports Photography

    Sony T900 has a score of 18 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theT900.
    Image Stabilization
    140 mm Tele Lens
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1000s
    9 Focus Points
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    Slow Lens at Tele: f10.00
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Sony T900 for Sports Photography

    Sony T900 for Daily Photography

    Sony T900 has a score of 57 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    143g
    Body Thickness 16mm
    4X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Sony T900 for Daily Photography

    Sony T900 for Landscape Photography

    Sony T900 has a score of 27 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theT900.
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Sony T900 for Landscape Photography

    Sony T900 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Sony T900 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range. In the Bubble chart below, you can see Overall Score vs Price comparison of T900 and the top 10 contenders in the same range. Hover your mouse on the bubbles to see the details of the cameras.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Sony T900 alternatives.
    Popular Comparisons of Sony T900
    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sony T900 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Casio EX-10
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    Canon ELPH 340 HS
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    Canon Elph 115 IS
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    Sony T900 Alternatives in Mirrorless Cameras
    It would also be interesting to compare Sony T900 with Mirrorless Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked Mirrorless cameras in Sony T900's price range.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Sony T900
    Does the Sony T900 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Sony T900 have RAW support?
    Does the Sony T900 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Sony T900 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Sony T900?
    What is the Sensor Size of Sony T900?
    is the Sony T900 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Sony T900 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Sony T900 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Sony T900?
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Sony
    Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
    Announced 2009-02-17
    Body Type Ultracompact
    Price $299.99
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 35-140 mm (4×)
    Max Aperture F3.5-10.0
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 3.5″
    Screen Resolution 922k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 2s
    Max Shutter Speed 1/1000s
    Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CCD
    Sensor Size 1/2.3"
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 12 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000
    Max Native ISO 3,200
    Min Native ISO 80
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 9
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720
    Video Formats Motion JPEG
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 143g
    Physical Dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
    Storage Slots 1
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