Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A900Lumix DMC-FZ200
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels25.7 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.6 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      ProcessorBIONZVenus Engine VII FHD
      Max Image Resolution6048 x 40324000 x 3000
      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 13204000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra Fine, Fine, StandardFine, 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)
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoWide area, Center spot, & Individual point
      Number of Focus Points923
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 600 mm
      Optical Zoom24x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT Xtra Fine color LCDFree-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,312k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Carbon Fiber Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps12.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range13.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/4000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionProprietary Hot Shoe (compatible w/ Sony & Minolta flashes)
      Wireless off camera flash (with specific Sony flashes)
      PC Socket      		Shoe Mount
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      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)
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 (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) 3 frames
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      DxO Low Light ISO1431114
      DxO Color Depth23.719.1
      DxO Dynamic Range12.310.8
      DxO Overall Score7937
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired or Wireless (Optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      Dimensions156 x 117 x 82 mm (6.14 x 4.61 x 3.23")125 x 87 x 110 mm (4.92 x 3.43 x 4.33")
      Weight (inc. batteries)895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)588 g (1.30 lb / 20.74 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.8 x 6.5 x 4.5"
      Package Weight2.12 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      Battery PackNP-FM500H
      Battery Life880 shots540 shots
      Internal Storage70 MB
      External StorageCompact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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