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Sony T900 vs Sony A35

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony T900 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Successor is Sony A37
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Sony T900 vs Sony A35 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Sony T900 vs Sony A35, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the T900 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The T900 was manufactured 3 years before the A35 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the T900 scores versus the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony A35

 T900 A35 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony T900

 A35 T900 
IntroducedSeptember 2011February 2009Newer by 31 months

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony A35

 T900 A35 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony T900 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Sony T900 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the T900 vs the A35.

Sony T900 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the T900 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the T900 and A35.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The T900 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A35 will provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged T900 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony T900 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
Sony A35 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 Street photography info
Sony A35 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (415g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 Sports photography factors
Sony A35 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low battery (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony T900
Travel photography with Sony A35
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than others (415 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (440 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony T900
Landscape photography with Sony A35
36
has manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
low battery (440 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony T900
Vlogging with Sony A35
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
lighter than others (415g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony T900 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony SLT-A35
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-02-17 2011-09-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-10.0 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 pounds) 415 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $598