Sony A900 vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

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35mm 861.6mm²
24.6 megapixels
ISO 200 - 3200

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Fujifilm FinePix S9800

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Fujifilm S9200 S9200 vs S9800
Successor:
General
Model Number:	A900	S9800
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	EVF
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$2999.99	$329.95
Street Price:		$503.72
Date Available:	2008-11-15	2015-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	33.1 oz (939 g) includes batteries	23.6 oz (670 g) includes batteries
Size:	6.2 x 4.6 x 3.2 in. (156 x 117 x 82 mm)	4.8 x 3.4 x 4.6 in. (123 x 87 x 116 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	24.6	16.2
Sensor Format:	35mm	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	861.6mm² (35.90mm x 24.00mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.94 microns	1.34 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2, 16:9	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
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:	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)	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 11520 x 1624 (18.7 MP, Other), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other), 5760 x 1624 (9.4 MP, Other), 5760 x 1080 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1624 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1080 (4.1 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0)	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.0	10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	Yes
Movie Resolution:		1920x1080 (60i) 1280x720 (60p) 640x480 (30p) 640x480 (120p) 320x240 (240p) 320x120 (480p)
Movie File Format:		.MOV (H.264) with linear PCM stereo audio
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony Alpha (Minolta A)	n/a
Lens:	n/a	Fujinon Super EBC, 17 elements in 12 groups (includes 3 aspherical and 2 extra low dispersion elements)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		24 - 1,200mm
Focal Length (actual):		4.3 - 215mm
Zoom Ratio:		50.00x
Aperture Range:		F2.9 / F8.4 (Wide); F6.5 / F7.8 / F19 (Telephoto) with ND filter
Integrated ND Filter:	No	Yes
Normal Focus Range:		40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		1 - 100 cm 0.4 - 39.4 in
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 2.0x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	9-point TTL phase detection with 10 assist points, center dual-cross at f/2.8.	Contrast Detect AF: Center, Multi, Area, Tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD (playback only)	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism with 100% coverage, 0.74x mag., 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter	EVF type; 0.2-inch, ~920K-dot color LCD, ~97% coverage, diopter adjustment
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	921,600 dots (307,200 pixels)
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.74x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.74x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots	460,000 dots (153,333 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	19.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	3200	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	200	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 200-3200, Extensions to 100 and 6400	Auto, Auto (400/800/1600/3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature from 2,500K to 9,900K, Custom (3)	Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/1700 - 8 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot	TTL 256-zones metering, Multi, Spot, Average
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:		Scene (Portrait, Baby, Smile & shoot, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text), Adv. mode (Advanced Filter for still image: Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, High-key, Low-key, Dynamic tone, Soft Focus, Cross Screen, Fish-eye, Partial color, Sketch; Advanced filter for movie: Toy camera, Pop color, High-key, Low-key, Fish-eye, Partial color), Pro Low-Light, HDR, Natural Light and Flash, Panorama
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	2, 10, Auto seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	n/a	Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a	Auto ISO: 0.4 - 7.0m (Wide), 2.5 - 3.6m (Tele)
Max Flash Sync:	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe, PC-sync	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2 / MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / Microdrive	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:		UHS-I compliant
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0)
Movie File Format:		.MOV (H.264) with linear PCM stereo audio
Included Memory:		38.0 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 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	No
Remote Control Type:	Wired or wireless
Connections (extended):	DC input, Multi-connector, Sync termimal, Remote terminal, HDMI Type-C minijack	Mini (Type C) HDMI

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	10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	11	10
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):		500 shots (NiMH AA)
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	880 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	4 x AA
Usable Battery Types:	NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium or Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable	4 x Alkaline AAs
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	No
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		No
Internal Charging Supported:		No
Software
Included Software:	Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR, Remote Camera Control (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser (Windows only).	Fujifilm CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows 2000Pro/XP/Vista; Mac OS X (v 10.1.3+)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	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.	5-Axis Image Stabilization system combines two-axis optical and three-axis electronic stabilization. Available in black, white or red.