Sony A900 vs Sony NEX-5
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Sony A900 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Launched October 2008
- Refreshed by Sony A99
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5N
Sony A900 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Sony A900 versus Sony NEX-5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and NEX-5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A900 was unveiled 19 months before the NEX-5 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A900 matches up versus the NEX-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A900 vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are available at Sony A900 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony NEX-5
A900 | NEX-5 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Sharper display (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony A900
NEX-5 | A900 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | October 2008 | More modern by 19 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony NEX-5
A900 | NEX-5 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Sony A900 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A900 enjoys external measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Check the Sony A900 versus Sony NEX-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A900 and the NEX-5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and NEX-5 is 54 and 89 respectively.
Sony A900 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and NEX-5.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A900 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A900 will deliver more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A900 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Sony A900 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2008-10-22 | 2010-06-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 143 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 895g (1.97 lb) | 287g (0.63 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | 69 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 22.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 1431 | 796 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 880 photos | 330 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Pricing at release | $2,736 | $599 |