Sony A900 vs Sony A6600
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Sony A900 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Launched October 2008
- Successor is Sony A99
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
- Announced August 2019
- Replacement is Sony A6700
Sony A900 vs Sony A6600 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Sony A900 vs Sony A6600, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A900 (25MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the A900 (Full frame) and A6600 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A900 was brought out 12 years before the A6600 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A900 scores vs the A6600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A900 vs Sony A6600 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Sony Alpha a6600. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A900 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony A6600
A900 | A6600 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony A900
A6600 | A900 | |||
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Announced | August 2019 | October 2008 | More modern by 132 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony A6600
A900 | A6600 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | Exact same display resolution |
Sony A900 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A900 offers outer measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).
Examine the Sony A900 vs Sony A6600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A900 versus the A6600.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and A6600 is 54 and 77 respectively.
Sony A900 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and A6600.
All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A900 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A900 will produce greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A900 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Sony A900 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A900 vs Sony A6600 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony Alpha a6600 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony Alpha a6600 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2008-10-22 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz X |
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 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony E |
Total lenses | 143 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 895 gr (1.97 lb) | 503 gr (1.11 lb) |
Dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 1431 | 1497 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 880 images | 810 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-FZ1000 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | 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 |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Pricing at release | $2,736 | $1,198 |