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Sony A900 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Sony A900 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Sony A900
(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
  • Introduced October 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A99
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX30V
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Sony A900 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony A900 vs Sony HX50V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and HX50V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A900 was announced 5 years before the HX50V which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A900 grades against the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony HX50V

 A900 HX50V 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony A900

 HX50V A900 
LaunchedApril 2013October 2008More modern by 54 months

Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony HX50V

 A900 HX50V 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sony A900 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A900 has physical dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A900 against the HX50V.

Sony A900 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and HX50V is 54 and 89 respectively.

Sony A900 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and HX50V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A900 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A900 will offer you extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A900 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony A900 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A900 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A900 Portrait photography details
Sony HX50V Portrait photography details
71
has manual focus
great MP (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
50
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A900 Street photography factors
Sony HX50V Street photography factors
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A900 Sports photography details
Sony HX50V Sports photography details
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great MP (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A900 Travel photography advice
Sony HX50V Travel photography advice
54
environment proofing
great MP (25MP)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
great battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A900 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX50V Landscape photography highlights
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great MP (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
doesn't have liveview
no Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A900 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX50V Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Sony A900 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A900 and Sony HX50V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2008-10-22 2013-04-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4032 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Xtra Fine color LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895g (1.97 pounds) 272g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
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 Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two Single
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