Sony A900 vs Sony W710
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Sony A900 vs Sony W710 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
- Replacement is Sony A99
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony A900 vs Sony W710 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A900 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony W710
A900 | W710 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony A900
W710 | A900 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | October 2008 | Fresher by 51 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony W710
A900 | W710 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Sony A900 vs Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and W710 is 54 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony A900 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
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 |
Pricing at launch | $2,736 | $90 |