- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 10.2 megapixels
- 38.00mm - 190.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Samsung TL9 Review.
- 35mm 861.6mm2
- 24.6 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Go in depth with our full Sony A900 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the A900.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | TL9 | A900 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | NV9 | |
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $279.95 | $2999.99 |
Street Price: | ||
Date Available: | 2008-09-15 | 2008-11-15 |
Tripod Mount: | No | Yes |
Weight: | 4.9 oz (139 g) |
33.1 oz
(939 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.7 x
2.4 x
0.7 in. (95 x 60 x 19 mm) |
6.2 x
4.6 x
3.2 in. (156 x 117 x 82 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 10.2 | 24.6 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.33 inch | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.68 microns | 5.94 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 79 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.7 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.3 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,431 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3584 x 2016 (7.2 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) |
6048 x 4032
(24.4 MP,
3:2), 6048 x 3408 (20.6 MP, Other), 4400 x 2936 (12.9 MP, 3:2), 4400 x 2472 (10.9 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2), 2896 x 1928 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 1704 (5.2 MP, Other), 1984 x 1320 (2.6 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 5.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | No |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/15)
320x240 (30/15) |
|
Movie File Format: | AVI (MJPEG) | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | No |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Lens: | n/a | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 38 - 190mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 6.8 - 34mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.7 (W) to f/4.9 (T) | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
80 cm to Infinity 31.5 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: |
3 -
8 cm 1.2 - 3.1 in |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 5x | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect | 9-point TTL phase detection with 10 assist points, center dual-cross at f/2.8. |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | Optical / LCD (playback only) |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism with 100% coverage, 0.74x mag., 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.74x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.74x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 11.4x | 19.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 200-3200, Extensions to 100 and 6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Measure : SH | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature from 2,500K to 9,900K, Custom (3) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1500 - 16 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | |
Metering Modes: | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Face Detect AE | 40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | 13 scene modes | |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | n/a | n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot shoe, PC-sync |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | CF1 / CF2 / MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / Microdrive |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) | |
Movie File Format: | AVI (MJPEG) | |
Included Memory: | 10.0 MB | |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | |
Remote Control Type: | Wired or wireless | |
Connections (extended): | DC input, Multi-connector, Sync termimal, Remote terminal, HDMI Type-C minijack | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.40 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.41 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 15 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 11 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.18 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.153 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.072 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 880 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary SLB-10A | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Rechargeable Lithium ion battery | NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary SLB-10A Rechargeable Lithium ion | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR, Remote Camera Control (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser (Windows only). | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000Pro/XP/Vista; Mac OS X (v 10.1.3+) | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | - Multimedia Capability - MP3/PMP with SRS Sound Effect - DCM Support (Digital Contents Management) - Dual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital) - Face Detection AF & AE - Smile Shot, Blink Detection - Recycle Bin | 24.6MP Full-frame CMOS sensor, In-body SteadyShot Image Stabilization, Intelligent Preview, Enhanced DRO, Magnesium-alloy Body, Dust/Moisture Resistance, 100K Shutter, 3 User Programmable Memory Modes, AF Micro-adjustment, Top Mounted LCD, Quick Navigation system, Custom button, PhotoTV HD output via HDMI optimized for Sony Bravia TVs. |