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Sony A900 vs Sony WX500

Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Sony A900 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • Successor is Sony A99
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony WX350
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Sony A900 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony A900 versus Sony WX500, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and WX500 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The A900 was announced 7 years before the WX500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the A900 matches up versus the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony WX500

 A900 WX500 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony A900

 WX500 A900 
LaunchedApril 2015October 2008Newer by 78 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony WX500

 A900 WX500 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony A900 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A900 has physical measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A900 versus Sony WX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A900 vs the WX500.

Sony A900 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and WX500 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Sony A900 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and WX500.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A900 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A900 will provide greater detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged A900 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A900 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A900 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A900 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX500 Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
39
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A900 Street photography details
Sony WX500 Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (236g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A900 Sports photography info
Sony WX500 Sports photography info
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
great battery (360 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment sealing
excellent megapixels (25MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
great battery (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (236g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A900 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX500 Landscape photography highlights
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
doesn't have liveview
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
great battery (360 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A900 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX500 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
35
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (236g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sony A900 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A900 and Sony WX500
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2008-10-22 2015-04-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4032 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Xtra Fine color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895g (1.97 pounds) 236g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 360 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
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, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Launch price $2,736 $348