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Sony A900 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Sony A900 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Sony A900
(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
  • Released October 2008
  • Successor is Sony A99
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2018
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Sony A900 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Sony A900 versus Sony RX100 VA, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and RX100 VA (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The A900 was launched 10 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A900 scores versus the RX100 VA with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony RX100 VA

 A900 RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony A900

 RX100 VA A900 
LaunchedJuly 2018October 2008Fresher by 118 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k922kCrisper screen (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony RX100 VA

 A900 RX100 VA 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony A900 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A900 enjoys exterior dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A900 and the RX100 VA.

Sony A900 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and RX100 VA is 54 and 89 respectively.

Sony A900 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and RX100 VA.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A900 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A900 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older A900 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A900 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A900 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
66
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sony A900 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
86
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A900 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography highlights
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
54
weather sealing
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
76
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A900 Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography info
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have liveview
does not have Timelapse recording
66
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A900 Vlogging details
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
81
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony A900 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A900 and Sony RX100 VA
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2008-10-22 2018-07-13
Body design Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4032 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Xtra Fine color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 gr (1.97 pounds) 299 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at release $2,736 $998