Sony A900 vs Sony TX100V

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sony A900 vs Sony TX100V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and TX100V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The A900 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TX100V which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A900 scores against the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A900 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony A900 offers outer dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A900 vs Sony TX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A900 compared to the TX100V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and TX100V is 54 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and TX100V.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A900 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A900 will give you greater detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A900 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.