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Sony A7 vs Sony T900

Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Sony Alpha A7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sony A7 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • New Model is Sony A7 II
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Sony A7 vs Sony T900 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony A7 and Sony T900, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7 (24MP) and T900 (12MP) and the A7 (Full frame) and T900 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The A7 was released 5 years after the T900 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A7 scores versus the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sony T900

 A7 T900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k922kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony A7

 T900 A7 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A7 and Sony T900

 A7 T900 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony A7 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 features outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A7 against the T900.

Sony A7 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7 and T900 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 and T900.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A7 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern A7 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony A7 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 Portrait photography advice
Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
82
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 Street photography highlights
Sony T900 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (474g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 Sports photography factors
Sony T900 Sports photography factors
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 per charge)
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 Travel photography details
Sony T900 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others in class (474 grams)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7
Landscape photography with Sony T900
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
36
has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 Vlogging advice
Sony T900 Vlogging advice
35
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
lighter than others in class (474 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Sony A7 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 and Sony T900
 Sony Alpha A7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-22 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 117 9
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 474 grams (1.04 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 90 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2248 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $798 $300