Sony A700 vs Sony T900
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Sony A700 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Sony A700 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A700 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony T900
A700 | T900 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony A700
T900 | A700 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | December 2007 | More recent by 14 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Sharper screen (+2k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony T900
A700 | T900 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A700 and T900 is 58 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony A700 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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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 |