Canon 6D vs Sony A850
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Canon 6D vs Sony A850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Newer Model is Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Revealed April 2010
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Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon 6D vs Sony A850, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the A850 (25MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe 6D was unveiled 2 years later than the A850 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 6D grades vs the A850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 6D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are provided at Canon 6D Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Sony A850
| 6D | A850 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2013 |  | April 2010 | More recent by 35 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Canon 6D
| A850 | 6D |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 6D and Sony A850
| 6D | A850 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon 6D vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D enjoys physical dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Sony A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 6D versus the A850.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and A850 is 59 and 54 respectively.
Canon 6D vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D and A850.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A850 to produce greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern 6D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon 6D vs Sony A850 Specifications
| Canon EOS 6D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon EOS 6D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2013-02-12 | 2010-04-15 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6048 x 4032 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Cross focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 250 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 98% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.5 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 770g (1.70 pounds) | 895g (1.97 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 82 | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.8 | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | 2340 | 1415 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1090 images | 880 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E6 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | One | 2 |
| Pricing at launch | $1,699 | $0 |
