Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 vs Olympus Stylus Tough 8000

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
      BrandSonyOlympus
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A900Stylus Tough 8000
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels25.7 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.6 Megapixel11.8 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40064 - 1,600
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution6048 x 40323968 x 2976
      Other Resolutions4400 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 13202560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:916:9, 4:3, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra Fine, Fine, Standard
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Kelvin temperature control (2500-9900k w/19-step Magenta/Green compensation), & Customized (3 repeatable customizations)Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten and 3 Fluorescents
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoWide area, Center spot, & Individual point
      Number of Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1x
      Focal Length5.0 - 18.2 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 102 mm
      Optical Zoom3.6x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 5.1
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance2 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Xtra Fine color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution922k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Carbon Fiber Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec1/4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Auto
      Fill-in
      Red-Eye reduction
      Off
      On
      Flash Range4.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionProprietary Hot Shoe (compatible w/ Sony & Minolta flashes)
      Wireless off camera flash (with specific Sony flashes)
      PC Socket
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual (with EV indicator), Customized (3 repeatable customizations)Intelligent Auto, Program Auto, Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Beauty Mode,
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
      DxO Low Light ISO1431
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.3
      DxO Overall Score79
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired or Wireless (Optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
      Dimensions156 x 117 x 82 mm (6.14 x 4.61 x 3.23")95 x 62 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.44 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)182 g (0.40 lb / 6.42 oz)
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
      Battery PackNP-FM500HLi-50B
      Battery Life880 shots
      Internal Storage45 MB
      External StorageCompact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro DuoSingle Slot: xD Picture Card/microSD
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (12 seconds)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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