Sony A900 vs Sony QX1

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony A900 versus Sony QX1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Lens-style and both are sold by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and QX1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The A900 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the QX1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A900 grades against the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 & Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are available at Sony A900 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony A900 enjoys physical dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A900 compared to the QX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and QX1 is 54 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and QX1.

As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A900 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A900 will resolve extra detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged A900 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.