Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

The Sony A900 is the flagship DSLR in the Alpha range, and the company’s first to feature a full-frame sensor. Impressively it’s also the first full-frame DSLR to boast built-in image stabilisation which works with any lens you attach – a key advantage over its Canon and Nikon rivals. The Alpha A900 also overtakes the Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D700 to boast 24.6 Megapixel resolution, tying with Nikon’s much pricier D3x. Continuing the professional specification are 5fps continuous shooting and a viewfinder with 100% coverage. It may not sport Live View or movie recording, but there’s no denying Sony’s arrived in the semi-pro market.

Pros: Very high resolution; built-in IS; 5fps; 100% v/f.
Cons: No Live View or movie recording; basic upper screen.
Overall: An impressive spec, but tough rivals from Canon and Nikon.