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Sony A900 vs Sony W710

Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony A900 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Sony A900
(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
  • Replacement is Sony A99
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Sony A900 vs Sony W710 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Sony A900 vs Sony W710, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and W710 (16MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and W710 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A900 was revealed 5 years earlier than the W710 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the A900 scores versus the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony W710

 A900 W710 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony A900

 W710 A900 
ReleasedJanuary 2013October 2008Fresher by 51 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony W710

 A900 W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony A900 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A900 features external dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A900 vs the W710.

Sony A900 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and W710 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sony A900 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and W710.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A900 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A900 will give more detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A900 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A900 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A900 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A900 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W710 Portrait photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
resolution is high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A900
Street photography with Sony W710
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A900 Sports photography advice
Sony W710 Sports photography advice
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A900 Travel photography details
Sony W710 Travel photography details
54
weather proofing
resolution is high (25 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
supports touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
does not have liveview
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Sony A900 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A900 and Sony W710
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-10-22 2013-01-08
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4032 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Xtra Fine color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 grams (1.97 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 240 images
Battery format 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 shooting
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
Storage slots 2 One
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