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Sony A900 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Sony A900 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A99
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX1R
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Sony A900 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony A900 versus Sony RX1R II, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and RX1R II (42MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The A900 was manufactured 8 years before the RX1R II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A900 scores vs the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony RX1R II

 A900 RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony A900

 RX1R II A900 
IntroducedOctober 2015October 2008Fresher by 84 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k922kSharper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony RX1R II

 A900 RX1R II 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Sony A900 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A900 enjoys outside measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A900 against the RX1R II.

Sony A900 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and RX1R II is 54 and 78 respectively.

Sony A900 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and RX1R II.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony RX1R II to provide extra detail due to its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older A900 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A900 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A900 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
MP count excellent (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A900
Street photography with Sony RX1R II
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
73
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A900 Sports photography information
Sony RX1R II Sports photography information
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
63
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A900
Travel photography with Sony RX1R II
54
environment proof
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
59
MP count excellent (42MP)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (220 per charge)
heavier than competitors (507g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A900 Landscape photography information
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography information
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
no liveview feature
does not have Time Lapse recording
68
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count excellent (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A900 Vlogging factors
Sony RX1R II Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (507g)
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Sony A900 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A900 and Sony RX1R II
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Class Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-10-22 2015-10-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4032 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0
Macro focus distance - 14cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895g (1.97 pounds) 507g (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 97
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 13.9
DXO Low light score 1431 3204
Other
Battery life 880 photos 220 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2,5, 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 Pro Duo
Card slots Two Single
Price at release $2,736 $3,300