Sony a900 vs Canon EOS 1D X Mark II
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a900 and Canon EOS 1D X Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a900 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 1D X Mark II is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a900 were released 2008 and Canon EOS 1D X Mark II was released 2016. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a900 | 2008 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II | 2016 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
Even though the camera sensors might be called differently they are both considered Full frame which means that the focal length of the lenses is not affected. There is no crop factor on any of these cameras and sensors.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a900 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a900 has a 25 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1D X Mark II has 20 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a900 |
25 MP
24385536 pixels 6048 x 4032 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
20 MP
19961856 pixels 5472 x 3648 |
Sony a900 has a 22 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1D X Mark II. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Sony a900. Canon EOS 1D X Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Sony a900 has 100 to 1600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a900 | 100-1600 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II | 100-51200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a900
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1D X Mark II
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a900 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1D X Mark II can shoot up to 16 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a900 | 5 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II | 16 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS 1D X Mark II. Sadly, the Sony a900 does not support this.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II weighs 1530 gr (equal to 3.37 lb) which is 71% heavier than Sony a900 and its 895 gr (or 1.97 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a900 | 895 gr 1.97 lb |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II | 1530 gr 3.37 lb |
Sony a900 vs Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a900 and Canon EOS 1D X Mark II, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Name | Sony a900 | Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Release Year | 2008 | 2016 |
Release Date | 2008-09-09 | 2016-02-02 |
MSRP | 2999 USD | 5999 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6048 x 4032 pixels | 5472 x 3648 pixels |
Megapixels | 25 MP | 20 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz | DUAL DIGIC 6+ |
Image |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
ISO Range | 100 - 1600 | 100 - 51200 |
White Balance Presets | 7 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 9 | 61 |
Lens Mount |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fixed |
Screen size | 3” | 3.2” |
Screen dots | 921600 | 1620000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | No | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.74x | 0.76× |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 0 |
Photography features |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Frames per second | 5 fps | 16 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Video recording | No | Yes |
Video format | N/A |
Motion JPEG MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution | N/A |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Memory Card |
Compact Flash Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless | No |
Yes Optional via WFT-E8 |
Remote Control | Yes (Wired or Wireless (Optional)) | Supported |
GPS | No |
Yes Built-in (with e-compass) |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery & charger
|
LP-E19 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 880 shots | 1210 shots |
Width | 156 mm | 158 mm |
Height | 117 mm | 168 mm |
Depth | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Weight | 895 gram | 1530 gram |