Sony A900 vs Sony RX1
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Sony A900 vs Sony RX1 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
- Introduced October 2008
- Replacement is Sony A99
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Released February 2013
Sony A900 vs Sony RX1 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Sony A900 and Sony RX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A900 (25MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A900 was announced 5 years prior to the RX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the A900 scores against the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A900 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A900 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony RX1
A900 | RX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony A900
RX1 | A900 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | October 2008 | More recent by 52 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 922k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony RX1
A900 | RX1 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Sony A900 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A900 comes with outer dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Check out the Sony A900 and Sony RX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A900 vs the RX1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and RX1 is 54 and 79 respectively.
Sony A900 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and RX1.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A900 to give you greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older A900 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Sony A900 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2008-10-22 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.0-22.0 |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 895 grams (1.97 lb) | 482 grams (1.06 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 79 | 93 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | 14.3 |
DXO Low light score | 1431 | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 880 images | 270 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FM500H | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Price at launch | $2,736 | $2,798 |