Canon 60D vs Sony A850

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon 60D and Sony A850, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and A850 (25MP) and the 60D (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The 60D was unveiled 7 months later than the A850 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the 60D grades versus the A850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 60D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 60D Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 60D offers external measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Sony A850 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 60D and Sony A850 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 60D and the A850.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 60D and A850 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 60D and A850.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 60D using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A850 will offer you more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher 60D should have an advantage in sensor tech.