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Sony T900 vs Sony A37

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony T900 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony A35
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Sony T900 vs Sony A37 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony T900 and Sony A37, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and A37 (16MP) and the T900 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The T900 was released 4 years before the A37 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the T900 scores against the A37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony A37

 T900 A37 
Display size3.5"2.6"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony T900

 A37 T900 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2009More modern by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony A37

 T900 A37 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony T900 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony T900 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Sony T900 and Sony A37 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the T900 versus the A37.

Sony T900 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the T900 and A37 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T900 and A37.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The T900 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A37 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged T900 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony T900 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 Portrait photography information
Sony A37 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 Street photography factors
Sony A37 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 Sports photography information
Sony A37 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
low battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 Travel photography highlights
Sony A37 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T900 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A37 Landscape photography highlights
36
focusing manually
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.6")
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 Vlogging features
Sony A37 Vlogging features
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sony T900 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony A37
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony SLT-A37
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-02-17 2012-05-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-10.0 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.6 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 506 grams (1.12 lbs)
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 Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 799
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $522