Sony A900 vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony A900 vs Sony ZV-1 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
- Revealed October 2008
- Later Model is Sony A99
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Launched May 2020
- Refreshed by Sony ZV-1 II

Sony A900 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony A900 vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and ZV-1 (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.

The A900 was released 12 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A900 grades vs the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sony A900 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are available at Sony A900 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony ZV-1
A900 | ZV-1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A900
ZV-1 | A900 | |||
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Launched | May 2020 | ![]() | October 2008 | Fresher by 141 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony ZV-1
A900 | ZV-1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 922k | Equal screen resolution |
Sony A900 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A900 provides external measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A900 vs Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the A900 against the ZV-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and ZV-1 is 54 and 88 respectively.

Sony A900 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and ZV-1.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A900 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A900 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older A900 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A900 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony A900 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony ZV-1 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2008-10-22 | 2020-05-27 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic 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 | 895 gr (1.97 lb) | 294 gr (0.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FM500H | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Pricing at release | $2,736 | $750 |