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Sony A900 vs Sony W610

Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony A900 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Updated by Sony A99
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony A900 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sony A900 and Sony W610, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and W610 (14MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and W610 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The A900 was brought out 4 years earlier than the W610 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A900 matches up against the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony W610

 A900 W610 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony A900

 W610 A900 
RevealedJanuary 2012October 2008Fresher by 39 months

Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony W610

 A900 W610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sony A900 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A900 comes with exterior measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A900 and Sony W610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A900 vs the W610.

Sony A900 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and W610 is 54 and 97 respectively.

Sony A900 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and W610.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A900 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A900 will deliver extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older A900 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony A900 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A900 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A900
Portrait photography with Sony W610
71
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A900
Street photography with Sony W610
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
56
lighter than average in class (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A900 Sports photography information
Sony W610 Sports photography information
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
26
decent MP (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A900 Travel photography highlights
Sony W610 Travel photography highlights
54
weather proof
fantastic MP (25MP)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (113g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A900 Landscape photography features
Sony W610 Landscape photography features
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
no liveview
no Time Lapse mode
33
really wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A900
Vlogging with Sony W610
9
can't shoot video
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Sony A900 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A900 and Sony W610
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2008-10-22 2012-01-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4032 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 gr (1.97 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shots 250 shots
Style 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 recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two 1
Cost at release $2,736 $200