Sony A900 vs Sony TX5

Let's look more closely at the Sony A900 vs Sony TX5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and TX5 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A900 was revealed 16 months prior to the TX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the A900 matches up vs the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are provided at Sony A900 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A900 provides exterior dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A900 vs the TX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and TX5 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and TX5.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A900 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A900 will produce more detail because of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older A900 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.