Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 was introduced in February 2009 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 922k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 140 mm vs 112 mm
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.50" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.8 fps vs 1.5 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Speaker Stereo vs

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      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7R IIIA
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Fujifilm XF1
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Leica D-Lux 6
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Canon G11
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon S110
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100VI
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Olympus SZ-30MR
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a9 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

      Panasonic S3
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4320 x 3240
      More Focus Points 9 vs 11
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm vs 28 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/3.1
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/10.0 vs f/5.6
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 2 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Lighter 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz) vs 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      Internal Storage 11 MB vs 70 MB

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      Panasonic S1
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic S1
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic S1H
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic S2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic S5 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic S1R
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      Full Frame

      47.3 MP

      Panasonic S5
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic S5 II X
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
        Internal Storage11 MB70 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points911
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1000 sec1/1600 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.8 fps1.5 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 has a 3.50" screen with 922k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 is equipped with Venus Engine IV processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 comes with NP-BD1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 has a single Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900, and up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 can shoot continuously up to 1.8 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 2.90 m Auto ISO on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 and 3.30 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 body has dimensions of 98 x 58 x 16 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 0.63") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 body has dimensions of 99 x 59 x 21 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.83"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 weighs 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 weighs 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      54
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and give them scores of 54 and 48 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

      OVERALL
      54
      OVERALL
      48

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      47
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

      GOOD
      75
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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