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Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

24.6 megapixels, first seen: 23 July 2007

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  • User Score (104)
    9.2 9.2 from 104 reviewers
  • Expert Score (32)
    8.4 8.4 from 32 reviewers
  • Design (4)
    9.3 9.3 from 4 reviewers
  • Value for money (10)
    8.8 8.8 from 10 reviewers
  • Features (12)
    9.2 9.2 from 12 reviewers
  • Ease of use (10)
    9.1 9.1 from 10 reviewers
  • Performance (9)
    9.4 9.4 from 9 reviewers
  • Picture quality (13)
    9.1 9.1 from 13 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • immense viewfinder, lcd size, good viewfinder, pros resolution color, the autofocus is quick
  • exposed lcd, camera vignetting control, in flash, no in camera flash, loud mirror

The A900 harnesses the power of Dual BIONZâ.

  • Camera Type: SLR/Professional
  • Resolution: 24.6 Megapixel
  • LCD Screen Size: 3 in.

Specifications

  • Format
    SLR
  • Max resolution
    6048 x 4032
  • Low resolution
    4400 x 2936, 4400 x 2936, 3024 x 2016, 6048 x 3408, 4400 x 2472, 3024 x 1704, 3924 x 2656, 2896 x 1928, 1984 x 1320
  • Image ratio w:h
    3:2, 16:9
  • Effective pixels
    24.6 million
  • Sensor photo detectors
    25.7 million
  • Sensor size
    35.9 x 24 mm (8.61 cm²)
  • Pixel density
    2.9 MP/cm²
  • Sensor type
    CMOS
  • Sensor manufacturer
    Sony

Release Date

  • First seen
    23 July 2007

Sony DSLR-A900

The Sony DSLR-A900 is a digital SLR camera that measures 6.12 x 4.62 x 3.25 inches excluding its protrusions. The camera’s body is composed of a die-cast magnesium alloy shell that is sealed by rubber gaskets making it resistant to dust and moisture.

The DSLR-A900 features a 3-inch TFT Xtra Fine LCD panel with a pixel canvas of 921,000 dots. The camera features a 35mm full frame 24.6-megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor that does not only provide sharp and high contrast photos but al…

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Sony DSLR-A900

The Sony DSLR-A900 is a digital SLR camera that measures 6.12 x 4.62 x 3.25 inches excluding its protrusions. The camera’s body is composed of a die-cast magnesium alloy shell that is sealed by rubber gaskets making it resistant to dust and moisture.

The DSLR-A900 features a 3-inch TFT Xtra Fine LCD panel with a pixel canvas of 921,000 dots. The camera features a 35mm full frame 24.6-megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor that does not only provide sharp and high contrast photos but also a larger capture area as compared with most other DSLR cameras.

The camera is equipped with Sony’s SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilizer which shifts the Exmor CMOS image sensor when the camera shakes allowing for significant blur reductions. This image stabilizer is built-in and is therefore compatible with all Alpha system lenses. The DSLR-A900 also makes use of Dual BIONZ image processors which allows for continuous shooting at up to 5 frames per second.

The DSLR-A900 features 12 scene modes to choose from. These include Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night View, Autumn, Black & White, and Sepia. It is powered by an NP-FM500H lithium ion rechargeable battery that has a capacity to snap approximately 880 photos.

The camera is compatible with all computers with Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista, and Mac OS X version 10.1.3 or later. It provides a direct HDMI output allowing users to connect it to HDTV screens. It also has a dual card slot that is compatible with CompactFlash and Memory Stick Duo.

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Reviews of Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

  1. Reviewer: DP Review
    22 October 2008
    Overall 9
    9.1
    Value for money 9
    8.5
    Features 10
    9.5
    Performance 9
    9.0
    Picture quality 9
    8.5
     

    Review based on a production Alpha DSLR-A900 In the cut-throat digital camera market it's increasingly unusual for products to be shown in prototype form or announced more than a matter of weeks before they hit the stores. There's several reasons for the manufacturers' habit of playing their cards so close to their chests, not least that they can't afford to harm sales of the models they've already released. Sony, the newest 'new kid' on the DLSR block, has no such... Read more

  2. Sony Alpha A900 DSLR

    Reviewer: Wired
    17 September 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Upstart Sony DSLR Pops Nikon and Canon on the Chin Sony came out swinging for the fences with the introduction of its "flagship" DSLR, the A900. Billed as a prosumer digi-snapper, but packed with a panoply of pro-style features, a memory card bursting, 24-megapixel full-frame sensor, crystal clear high-def LCD, on-board image stabilization, and priced at $3000 [body only], this one's likely to give the vastly more expensive, highest end Canons and Nikons a solid run for... Read more

  3. Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

    Reviewer: Camera Labs
    1 October 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    Sony’s Alpha DSLR-A900 feels like it’s been with us for a long time – after all, the prototype was first shown back in March 2007 and its sensor unveiled in January 2008. So unlike its rivals which are often sprung with little notice, we’ve long-known what Sony’s flagship DSLR would look like and speculated how its new 24 Megapixel full-frame sensor may perform in practice. Despite this advance information though, using the A900 in person is still quite a... Read more

  4. Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 (body only)

    Reviewer: CNET
    20 January 2009
    Overall 7
    7.0
    Design 7
    7.0
    Features 7
    7.0
    Performance 7
    7.0
    Picture quality 8
    8.0
     

    The bottom line: A good first try at a pro-level camera, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 has the high resolution but unfortunately lacks some of the performance and usability you expect from a model in its price range. Read more

  5. Sony alpha DSLR-A900 Review

    Reviewer: Digitaltrends
    17 December 2008
    Overall 9
    8.5
     

    If you want pure picture prowess, definitely consider the Sony alpha DSLR-A900. As we found out in our review, it's a great camera for the serious photographer. Read more

  1. Breath of fresh air

    Reviewer: Sky Harbor, WolfCamera.com
    28 April 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I have been using DSLR Cameras by FujiFilm for work, and when i picked up my friends Sony A900, it was love at first shot. It was clearly perfect for what i love to do, and that is to capture images. I took some portraits of my friends with it, then ran around taking landscape photography and all sorts of other types with it till she made me give it back. It gets a 100 out of 10. hands down. Read more

  2. Breath of fresh air

    Reviewer: Sky Harbor, PhotoAlley.com
    28 April 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I have been using DSLR Cameras by FujiFilm for work, and when i picked up my friends Sony A900, it was love at first shot. It was clearly perfect for what i love to do, and that is to capture images. I took some portraits of my friends with it, then ran around taking landscape photography and all sorts of other types with it till she made me give it back. It gets a 100 out of 10. hands down. Read more

  3. Great camera

    Reviewer: OneCall
    23 July 2009 See Product at OneCall ($2,699.00)
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Took this camera on a trip to Iceland and used it while hiking in the rough terrain. The camera performed beutifully, even after getting wet when I fell crossing a river. The weatherized body was well protected. Has many great features such as useful drive modes and even has a memory feature to allow you to set customized focus corrections for each of your lenses. Great camera all around. Read more or see product

  4. "CNET got this one wrong, it's a great camera!"

    Reviewer: CNET
    7 February 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    This is an excellent camera. The images are the best I have ever seen. The Sony interface is also the easiest and fastest to use of all the SLR brands. Takes Minolta, Sony, and Zeiss lenses. Read more

  5. The Alpha of the digital pack

    Reviewer: Amazon
    9 July 2010 See Product at Amazon ($2,699.00)
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Best bang for the buck. I have other legacy cameras from Nikon, but for simplicity and execution the Sony works well for me. Forget about noise., that discussion is a big yawn. Unless it's sports that pays your bills, this Sony hangs with the rest of them. I use Raw Photo Processor to work on my files, and CS5 to finish with. Read more or see product

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