Sony a900 vs Canon EOS R10
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a900 and Canon EOS R10. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a900 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS R10 is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a900 were released 2008 and Canon EOS R10 was released 2022. That is a 14 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a900 | 2008 |
Canon EOS R10 | 2022 |
Type of camera
Sony a900 is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS R10 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a900 has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS R10 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a900 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Canon EOS R10 | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** 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 R10 has 24 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 R10 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Sony a900 has a 2 % larger resolution than Canon EOS R10. 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 R10 has a larger ISO-range than Sony a900. Canon EOS R10 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Sony a900 has 100 to 1600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a900 | 100-1600 |
Canon EOS R10 | 100-32000 |
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.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R10 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a900
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R10
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 R10 can shoot up to 15 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a900 | 5 |
Canon EOS R10 | 15 |
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 R10. 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.
Sony a900 weighs 895 gr (equal to 1.97 lb) which is 110% heavier than Canon EOS R10 and its 426 gr (or 0.94 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a900 | 895 gr 1.97 lb |
Canon EOS R10 | 426 gr 0.94 lb |
Sony a900 vs Canon EOS R10 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a900 and Canon EOS R10, 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 R10 |
Name | Sony a900 | Canon EOS R10 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS R10 |
Release Year | 2008 | 2022 |
Release Date | 2008-09-09 | 2022-05-24 |
MSRP | 2999 USD | 979 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS R10 |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS R10 |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6048 x 4032 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 25 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC X |
Image |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS R10 |
ISO Range | 100 - 1600 | 100 - 32000 |
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 R10 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 9 | 651 |
Lens Mount |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF 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 |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS R10 |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 921600 | N/A |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | TFT color LCD |
Live view | No | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.74x | 0.95× |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 3690000 |
Photography features |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS R10 |
Frames per second | 5 fps | 15 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
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 Partial Average |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS R10 |
Video recording | No | Yes |
Video format | N/A |
MPEG4 |
Video resolution | N/A |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS R10 |
Memory Card |
Compact Flash Memory Stick Pro Duo |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS R10 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless | No |
Yes Built-in |
Remote Control | Yes (Wired or Wireless (Optional)) | Yes (Wired or wireless) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a900 |
Canon EOS R10 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery & charger
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LP-E17
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Battery Life (CIPA) | 880 shots | 450 shots |
Width | 156 mm | 123 mm |
Height | 117 mm | 88 mm |
Depth | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Weight | 895 gram | 426 gram |