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Sony A900 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Sony A900 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A99
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sony HX20V
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Sony A900 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Sony A900 and Sony HX10V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and HX10V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The A900 was introduced 4 years earlier than the HX10V which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A900 grades versus the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony HX10V

 A900 HX10V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony A900

 HX10V A900 
RevealedFebruary 2012October 2008More modern by 40 months

Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony HX10V

 A900 HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution922k922kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sony A900 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A900 comes with 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) while the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A900 against the HX10V.

Sony A900 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and HX10V is 54 and 91 respectively.

Sony A900 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and HX10V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A900 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony A900 will give you more detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged A900 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A900 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A900 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A900
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
71
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
38
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A900 Street photography advice
Sony HX10V Street photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A900 Sports photography info
Sony HX10V Sports photography info
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A900 Travel photography details
Sony HX10V Travel photography details
54
weather proof
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (234g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (400mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A900 Landscape photography features
Sony HX10V Landscape photography features
72
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
does not have liveview
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
45
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A900 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX10V Vlogging highlights
9
no video
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Sony A900 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A900 and Sony HX10V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2008-10-22 2012-02-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4032 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 grams (1.97 pounds) 234 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 1431 not tested
Other
Battery life 880 photographs 320 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 One
Pricing at launch $2,736 $616