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Sony A350 vs Sony T900

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sony A350 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sony A350
(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
Sony T900
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony T900

 A350 T900 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony A350

 T900 A350 
RevealedFebruary 2009June 2008Newer by 8 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony T900

 A350 T900 
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).

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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.

Sony A350 vs Sony T900 size comparison

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

Sony A350 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A350
Portrait photography with Sony T900
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 Street photography information
Sony T900 Street photography information
66
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
heavier than average (674g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 Sports photography info
Sony T900 Sports photography info
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 Travel photography information
Sony T900 Travel photography information
51
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (674g)
display is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A350 Vlogging advice
Sony T900 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Sony A350 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony T900
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
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