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Sony A700 vs Sony T900

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sony A700 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2007
  • Earlier Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Replacement is Sony A77
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
  • Launched February 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony A700 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Sony A700 versus Sony T900, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A700 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the A700 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The A700 was introduced 14 months earlier than the T900 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A700 matches up vs the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony T900

 A700 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony A700

 T900 A700 
LaunchedFebruary 2009December 2007More recent by 14 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony T900

 A700 T900 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A700 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A700 has exterior dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Sony A700 versus Sony T900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A700 versus the T900.

Sony A700 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A700 and T900 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Sony A700 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A700 and T900.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The A700 features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The older A700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A700 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A700 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A700
Portrait photography with Sony T900
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A700 Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A700
Sports photography with Sony T900
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A700
Travel photography with Sony T900
49
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
62
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A700
Vlogging with Sony T900
9
no video
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Sony A700 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A700 and Sony T900
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2007-12-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4272 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 768 gr (1.69 lbs) 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 581 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-FM500H -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Retail price $1,000 $300