Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 (body only) comparison

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Product name	Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 (body only)	Nikon D3 (body only)	Nikon D90 (with 18-105mm lens)	Canon EOS 5D Mark II (body only)	Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Price	$2,699.00 to $2,699.99	$4,599.95	$1,099.00 to $1,299.00	$2,199.95 to $2,899.00	$6,099.95 to $6,999.95
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)	4.5 stars Overall score: 9.3 (4.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)	4.5 stars Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
Average user rating	5.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.5 stars	4.0 stars
Release date	September 12, 2008	November 18, 2007	August 31, 2008	November 25, 2008
The Bottom Line	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.	Nikon's flagship dSLR packs a full-frame 12-megapixel sensor and is a highly versatile imaging powerhouse that lets photographers create images previously impossible to capture.	Like the D80 before it, the Nikon D90 delivers an excellent dSLR for the money.	A great follow-up to the 5D and top-flight full-frame camera, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II delivers the fluid shooting experience and fine photos you expect from a professional model.	The 1Ds Mark III marks another high-end success for Canon, though you'll need a lot of spare cash if you want to own this ground-breaking camera.
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Lens aperture	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	F/3.5-5.6	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Optical zoom	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	5.8 x	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Light sensitivity	ISO 100-6400	ISO 200-6400	ISO 100-6400	ISO 50 ISO 12800 ISO 25600 ISO 100-6400 ISO auto (100-3200)	ISO 50 ISO 3200 ISO 100-1600
Display (projector) technology	TFT active matrix	TFT active matrix	TFT active matrix	TFT active matrix	TFT active matrix
Video input type	Digital camera	Digital camera	Digital camera	Digital camera	Digital camera
Battery technology	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Lithium ion
Weight	Info unavailable	2.7 lbs	1.4 lbs	1.8 lbs	2.6 lbs
Effective sensor resolution	24,600,000 pixels	12,100,000 pixels	12,300,000 pixels	21,100,000 pixels	21,100,000 pixels
Still image format	RAW JPEG RAW + JPEG	JPEG TIFF NEF (RAW)	JPEG NEF (RAW) RAW + JPEG	RAW JPEG RAW + JPEG	RAW JPEG RAW + JPEG
Display (projector) diagonal size	3 in	3 in	3 in	3 in	3 in
Manual focus	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Manual Automatic	Info unavailable	Automatic Manual
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Sony Electronics, Inc. $2,699.99 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $2,699.00 In stock: Yes Willoughbys Est.1898 $2,699.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 8 authorized stores	B&H Photo-Video $4,599.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 authorized store	Buydig.com $1,146.95 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $1,149.95 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $1,149.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 10 authorized stores	Amazon.com $2,699.99 In stock: Yes B&H Photo-Video $2,699.95 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $2,699.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 11 CNET Certified stores	Buydig.com $6,114.00 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $6,114.88 In stock: Yes B&H Photo-Video $6,114.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 8 CNET Certified stores
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