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Sony Alpha a900

Sony Alpha a900
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alaScore 90

499 reviews

Apr, 2026

alaTest has collected and analyzed 499 reviews of Sony Alpha a900. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Opinions about the viewfinder and durability are overall positive. The image quality and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas the storage and shutter get negative reviews. The focus and price get mixed comments.

performance, usability, image quality, durability, viewfinder

portability, flash, video, shutter, storage

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Alpha a900 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Alpha a900

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Sony Alpha a900 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the usability and color. The glare and performance are also appreciated, but there are some negative views about the reliability and video.

price, performance, glare, color, usability

portability, screen, video, reliability

89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2026

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Alpha a900

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 44 user reviews of Sony Alpha a900 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the durability and price. The image quality and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the sensor and focus.

performance, usability, image quality, price, durability

portability, reliability, focus, sensor

86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2026

Expert review by : Cliff Smith (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Alpha A900 Digital SLR

 

We take a look at Sony's 24.6MP full-frame flagship digital SLR

The Sony Alpha A900 is an immensely impressive camera, equalling or surpassing its few rivals in almost every criterion with a combination of superb build quality, blistering performance and class-leading image quality. It would suit any advanced...

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by : Rod Lawton (techradar.com)

Sony Alpha A900 review

 

Is having the highest ever megapixel count enough?

Takes fantastic pictures ; Tough build ; Good features

On the pricey side ; Limited lens

Sony's done an extraordinary job in getting such a good full-frame DSLR to the market so quickly. But while its Canon and Nikon rivals ooze class, the A900 still has a few rough edges and Sony's yet to prove it can match Nikon's and Canon's pro lenses....

Dec, 2008
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony Alpha A900 review

 

Blocky in appearance, weather-sealed against the elements, what the Sony Alpha A900 lacks in prettiness it makes up for in specification, to a point. What's notably missing, apart from an incorporated flash, is the ability to utilise the rear 3in, 920k...

All in all, the Sony Alpha A900 is a very capable heavyweight option for those not already wedded to either Canon or Nikon.

Mar, 2009
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Sony DSLR-A900 review

 

Sony gets serious about DSLR with this full frame prosumer flagship. Should Nikon and Canon be looking over their shoulders?

Sony’s finest DSLR by a mile, and a prosumer camera that can hold its own against the big rivals

Mar, 2009
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)

Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 (Body Only) review

 

Sony makes a point of not calling this a "professional" camera, instead referring to it as the "flagship" model of its dSLR line. However, it's priced like a pro model, and its full-frame competitors--the Nikon D700 and the Canon EOS 5D Mark II --are...

High resolution; in-body image stabilization; nice viewfinder; great accessory system.

Can't lock focus-point selector; Intelligent Preview button much too easy to hit accidentally; some subpar aspects of performance; no Live View; loud mirror.

A good first try at a pro-level camera, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 has the high resolution but unfortunately lacks some of the performance and usability you expect from a model in its price range.

Jan, 2009
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Expert review by : reddot (red-dot.de (UK))

a900 Digital SLR Camera

 

The a900 is the flagship model in the existing Alpha series of digital SLRs. The camera mount – the unifying design theme for the series – is boldly integrated with the pentaprism and balances with the body to create an iconic design. The grip has a...

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Expert review by (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Sony DSLR-A900

 

The Sony DSLR-A900 has a great auto focus feature built in that ensures that every single image you take is without any blurs and always is in perfect focus. The Sony technology called SteadyShot allows you to take photos without being affected by...

Sony have made a fantastic SLR camera with the A900, this camera is packed full of amazing features and you are sure to be impressed by the fantastic image quality that the Sony DSLR-A900 gives. Using the latest design and technology the DSLR-A900 is a...

Mar, 2010
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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Sony Alpha a900 review

 

The 24.6-megapixel Alpha A900 is Sony's first full-frame digital SLR and is aimed at professional photographers, especially studio-based pros looking for the ultimate in high resolution.

Jul, 2009
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Expert review by (professionalphotographer.co.uk)

Sony Alpha 900 Review

 

At 24.6-megapixels: this camera is the highest resolution 35mm-style DSLR on the market

May, 2009
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (techworld.com)

Sony Alpha A900

 

Sony sees the 24.6Mp Sony Alpha A900's market as the semi pro, identical to Canon's equally pixel festooned 5D Mark II.

All in all, the Sony Alpha A900 is a very capable heavyweight option for those not already wedded to either Canon or Nikon.

Mar, 2009
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