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Sony A7S vs Sony T900

Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65
Sony Alpha A7S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Sony A7S vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7S 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 A7S vs Sony T900 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Sony A7S and Sony T900, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A7S (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the A7S (Full frame) and T900 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The A7S was revealed 5 years after the T900 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A7S matches up versus the T900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sony T900

 A7S T900 
AnnouncedApril 2014February 2009Newer by 63 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k922kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony A7S

 T900 A7S 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A7S and Sony T900

 A7S T900 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony A7S vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A7S provides physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7S and Sony T900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A7S against the T900.

Sony A7S vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A7S and T900 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7S vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7S vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7S and T900.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The A7S includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer A7S should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony A7S vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony A7S vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7S vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S Portrait photography information
Sony T900 Portrait photography information
68
manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7S as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
great high ISO (409,600)
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7S Sports photography highlights
Sony T900 Sports photography highlights
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery (360 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7S Travel photography information
Sony T900 Travel photography information
58
lighter than competition in class (489g)
weather sealing
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (409,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery (360 per charge)
37
focusing manually
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7S Vlogging details
Sony T900 Vlogging details
34
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
28
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Sony A7S vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S and Sony T900
 Sony Alpha A7SSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2014-04-06 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4240 x 2832 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 409600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 489 grams (1.08 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical 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 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3702 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Battery form 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 recording 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 Single Single
Launch cost $1,998 $300