Sony A7 vs Sony T900
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Sony A7 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony A7 vs Sony T900 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sony T900
A7 | T900 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | February 2009 | More modern by 60 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 922k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony A7
T900 | A7 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A7 and Sony T900
A7 | T900 | |||
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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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A7 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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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 |