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Sony A6000 vs Sony T900

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70
Sony Alpha a6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Sony A6000 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-6
  • Replacement is Sony A6300
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Sony A6000 vs Sony T900 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Sony A6000 versus Sony T900, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A6000 (24MP) and T900 (12MP) and the A6000 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The A6000 was launched 5 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A6000 grades versus the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sony T900

 A6000 T900 
RevealedApril 2014February 2009More recent by 64 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony A6000

 T900 A6000 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A6000 and Sony T900

 A6000 T900 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution922k922kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony A6000 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A6000 features exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Sony A6000 versus Sony T900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A6000 compared to the T900.

Sony A6000 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6000 and T900 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6000 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6000 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6000 and T900.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A6000 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A6000 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger A6000 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony A6000 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony A6000 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6000 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (344 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6000 Sports photography advice
Sony T900 Sports photography advice
73
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than others in class (344g)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6000 Landscape photography advice
Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
37
focusing manually
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6000
Vlogging with Sony T900
33
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (344g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone port
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Sony A6000 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6000 and Sony T900
 Sony Alpha a6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-04-23 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 179 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 344 gr (0.76 pounds) 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1347 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $548 $300