Sony A900 vs Sony HX9V
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Sony A900 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
- Announced October 2008
- Refreshed by Sony A99
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Announced July 2011
Sony A900 vs Sony HX9V Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Sony A900 versus Sony HX9V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and HX9V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A900 was announced 3 years earlier than the HX9V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A900 matches up versus the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A900 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A900 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony HX9V
A900 | HX9V | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony A900
HX9V | A900 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | October 2008 | Newer by 33 months |
Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony HX9V
A900 | HX9V | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Sony A900 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A900 has exterior measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A900 versus Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A900 vs the HX9V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and HX9V is 54 and 91 respectively.
Sony A900 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and HX9V.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A900 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A900 will resolve extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A900 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony A900 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2008-10-22 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 895g (1.97 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Pricing at release | $2,736 | $328 |