Sony A900 vs Sony TF1

Here is a extensive overview of the Sony A900 vs Sony TF1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and TF1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The A900 was announced 5 years before the TF1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A900 matches up versus the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are available at Sony A900 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A900 features physical dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A900 vs Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A900 against the TF1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and TF1 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and TF1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A900 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A900 will render greater detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older A900 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.