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Sony A850 vs Sony T900

Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sony A850 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Introduced April 2010
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Sony A850 vs Sony T900 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sony A850 and Sony T900, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and T900 (12MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and T900 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The A850 was released 15 months after the T900 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A850 matches up against the T900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony T900

 A850 T900 
IntroducedApril 2010February 2009More modern by 15 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony A850

 T900 A850 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony T900

 A850 T900 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution922k922kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony A850 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A850 enjoys exterior dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony T900 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A850 against the T900.

Sony A850 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A850 and T900 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sony A850 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony A850 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A850 and T900.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A850 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony A850 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer A850 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A850 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony A850 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A850 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A850 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
72
focusing manually
great MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A850 Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A850 Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A850 Travel photography features
Sony T900 Travel photography features
55
environment sealing
great MP (25 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A850 Landscape photography advice
Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no liveview feature
missing Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A850 Vlogging factors
Sony T900 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Sony A850 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A850 and Sony T900
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-04-15 2009-02-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4032 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 895 gr (1.97 lb) 143 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1415 not tested
Other
Battery life 880 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
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), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Launch pricing $0 $300