Pentax S1 vs Sony A900
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
54 Imaging
66 Features
62 Overall
64
Pentax S1 vs Sony A900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced March 2011
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Announced October 2008
- Replacement is Sony A99
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide Pentax S1 vs Sony A900 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Pentax S1 vs Sony A900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the S1 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S1 was released 2 years later than the A900 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1 matches up vs the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes Pentax S1 vs Sony A900 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio S1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax S1 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Sony A900
| S1 | A900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2011 |  | October 2008 | More recent by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Pentax S1
| A900 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax S1 and Sony A900
| S1 | A900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Pentax S1 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax S1 has external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax S1 vs Sony A900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S1 and the A900.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and A900 is 93 and 54 respectively.
Pentax S1 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and A900.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A900 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent S1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
Pentax S1 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Photography GlossaryStreet Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banSports Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthTravel Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsLandscape Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsVlogging Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Pentax S1 vs Sony A900 Specifications
| Pentax Optio S1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio S1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2011-03-02 | 2008-10-22 |
| Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6048 x 4032 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| 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 | 157 grams (0.35 lb) | 895 grams (1.97 lb) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1431 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 photographs | 880 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
| Storage slots | Single | Two |
| Price at release | $174 | $2,736 |