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Sony A900 vs Sony HX1

Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Sony A900 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A99
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Sony A900 vs Sony HX1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sony A900 vs Sony HX1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and HX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The A900 was brought out 6 months earlier than the HX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A900 scores vs the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony HX1

 A900 HX1 
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony A900

 HX1 A900 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony HX1

 A900 HX1 
AnnouncedOctober 2008April 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony A900 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A900 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) and the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A900 compared to the HX1.

Sony A900 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and HX1 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Sony A900 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and HX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A900 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A900 will give extra detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Sony A900 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A900 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A900 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX1 Portrait photography advice
71
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A900 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A900 Sports photography factors
Sony HX1 Sports photography factors
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A900 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX1 Travel photography highlights
54
weather proof
excellent megapixels (25MP)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
48
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (544 grams)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A900 Landscape photography information
Sony HX1 Landscape photography information
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have liveview
no Timelapse function
39
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A900 Vlogging features
Sony HX1 Vlogging features
9
no video recording
22
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1440 x 1080 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (544 grams)
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Sony A900 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A900 and Sony HX1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2008-10-22 2009-04-22
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4032 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Xtra Fine color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1440x1080
Video format - H.264
Microphone 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 895 grams (1.97 lb) 544 grams (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1431 not tested
Other
Battery life 880 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
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