Sony A7 vs Sony T900

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Sony A7 and Sony T900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.