Sony A900 vs Sony QX30
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Sony A900 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
- Launched October 2008
- Newer Model is Sony A99
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Launched September 2014
Sony A900 vs Sony QX30 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Sony A900 and Sony QX30, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Lens-style and they are both built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and QX30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A900 was announced 6 years prior to the QX30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A900 matches up against the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A900 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A900 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony QX30
A900 | QX30 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 0k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony A900
QX30 | A900 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | October 2008 | More recent by 71 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony QX30
A900 | QX30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony A900 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A900 has got outside measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Sony A900 and Sony QX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A900 and the QX30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and QX30 is 54 and 91 respectively.
Sony A900 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and QX30.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A900 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A900 will provide extra detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older A900 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony A900 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Lens-style |
Launched | 2008-10-22 | 2014-09-03 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz X |
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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | - |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
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 | None |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 895g (1.97 lbs) | 193g (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
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 images | 200 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Retail pricing | $2,736 | $348 |