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Sony A7 III vs Sony T900

Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sony A7 III vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Previous Model is Sony A7 II
  • Later Model is Sony A7 IV
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Sony A7 III vs Sony T900 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Sony A7 III vs Sony T900, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and T900 (12MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and T900 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The A7 III was introduced 9 years after the T900 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A7 III scores versus the T900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony T900

 A7 III T900 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2009Newer by 110 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony A7 III

 T900 A7 III 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony T900

 A7 III T900 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution922k922kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony A7 III vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sony A7 III has got outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7 III against the T900.

Sony A7 III vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7 III and T900 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7 III vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 III and T900.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7 III with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A7 III will result in extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer A7 III provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony A7 III vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 III vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 III Portrait photography details
Sony T900 Portrait photography details
84
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7 III
Sports photography with Sony T900
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (610 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 III Travel photography details
Sony T900 Travel photography details
73
good battery (610 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 III Landscape photography details
Sony T900 Landscape photography details
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
good battery (610 shots)
has double storage slots
36
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 III Vlogging details
Sony T900 Vlogging details
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony A7 III vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 III and Sony T900
 Sony Alpha A7 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-02-27 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650g (1.43 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 3730 not tested
Other
Battery life 610 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Cost at release $1,998 $300