Sony A350 vs Sony T900
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Sony A350 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Revealed June 2008
- Successor is Sony A380
(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
- Revealed February 2009

Sony A350 vs Sony T900 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Sony A350 vs Sony T900, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly close but the A350 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

The A350 was announced 8 months earlier than the T900 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A350 matches up against the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sony A350 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A350 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony T900
A350 | T900 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony A350
T900 | A350 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | ![]() | June 2008 | Newer by 8 months |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony T900
A350 | T900 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sony A350 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A350 comes with exterior measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A350 vs Sony T900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A350 vs the T900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A350 and T900 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A350 and T900.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A350 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A350 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A350 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A350 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony A350 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2008-06-06 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 674g (1.49 lbs) | 143g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 595 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $600 | $300 |