Sony A900 vs Sony TX7
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Sony A900 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Announced October 2008
- Updated by Sony A99
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010
Sony A900 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Sony A900 versus Sony TX7, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and TX7 (1/2.4") posses different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A900 was introduced 14 months earlier than the TX7 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A900 scores versus the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A900 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A900 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony TX7
A900 | TX7 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony A900
TX7 | A900 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | October 2008 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony TX7
A900 | TX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony A900 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A900 has physical measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Sony A900 versus Sony TX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A900 against the TX7.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and TX7 is 54 and 95 respectively.
Sony A900 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and TX7.
Clearly, both the cameras feature 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 produce more detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older A900 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A900 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2008-10-22 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 895g (1.97 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1431 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 880 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Retail cost | $2,736 | $300 |