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Sony T900 vs Sony A99

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sony T900 vs Sony A99 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 A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Launched December 2012
  • Old Model is Sony A900
  • Replacement is Sony A99 II
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Sony T900 vs Sony A99 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Sony T900 and Sony A99, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the T900 (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the T900 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The T900 was introduced 4 years earlier than the A99 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the T900 grades vs the A99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony A99

 T900 A99 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony T900

 A99 T900 
LaunchedDecember 2012February 2009More modern by 46 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k922kSharper display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony T900 and Sony A99

 T900 A99 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Sony T900 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony T900 comes with exterior 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 A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony T900 and Sony A99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the T900 and the A99.

Sony T900 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the T900 and A99 is 96 and 57 respectively.

Sony T900 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the T900 and A99.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The T900 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A99 will give more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged T900 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony T900 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sony T900 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony T900 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
Sony A99 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
81
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony T900 Street photography details
Sony A99 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony T900 Sports photography features
Sony A99 Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony T900 Travel photography features
Sony A99 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
environment proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
Sony A99 Landscape photography advice
36
manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony T900 Vlogging features
Sony A99 Vlogging features
28
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
76
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
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Sony T900 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony T900 and Sony A99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Sony SLT-A99
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-02-17 2012-12-12
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-10.0 -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lb) 812 grams (1.79 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots One 2
Retail price $300 $1,998