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Sony A900 vs Sony TF1

Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sony A900 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A99
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Sony A900 vs Sony TF1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony TF1

 A900 TF1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony A900

 TF1 A900 
ReleasedJune 2013October 2008Fresher by 56 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony TF1

 A900 TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A900 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A900 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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

Sony A900 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A900 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A900 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
high MP (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
35
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A900 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
69
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than average (152 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A900 Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high MP (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A900 Travel photography information
Sony TF1 Travel photography information
54
environment proof
high MP (25 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average (152 grams)
weather proof
provides focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A900 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high MP (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
doesn't have liveview
missing Time Lapse function
40
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (240 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A900 Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
9
no video
33
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Sony A900 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A900 and Sony TF1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2008-10-22 2013-06-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4032 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Xtra Fine color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Cost at release $2,736 $266