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Sony A900 vs Sony A6400

Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sony A900 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Sony A900
(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
  • Revealed October 2008
  • New Model is Sony A99
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed January 2019
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Sony A900 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Sony A900 and Sony A6400, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A900 (25MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is very similar but the A900 (Full frame) and A6400 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The A900 was released 11 years prior to the A6400 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A900 grades against the A6400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony A6400

 A900 A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony A900

 A6400 A900 
RevealedJanuary 2019October 2008More modern by 124 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony A6400

 A900 A6400 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution922k922kThe same display resolution

Sony A900 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A900 features external dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A900 and the A6400.

Sony A900 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and A6400 is 54 and 83 respectively.

Sony A900 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and A6400.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A900 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A900 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A900 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A900 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A900 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A900 Portrait photography features
Sony A6400 Portrait photography features
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A900 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Sports photography camera
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
76
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony A900 Travel photography details
Sony A6400 Travel photography details
54
weather sealing
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
87
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A900 Landscape photography features
Sony A6400 Landscape photography features
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
no liveview
no Timelapse mode
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A900 Vlogging info
Sony A6400 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Sony A900 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A900 and Sony A6400
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Sony Alpha a6400
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2008-10-22 2019-01-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4032 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Number of lenses 143 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Xtra Fine color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895g (1.97 pounds) 403g (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 83
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 13.6
DXO Low light score 1431 1431
Other
Battery life 880 photos 410 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch pricing $2,736 $898