Canon 80D vs Sony A850

Let's look much closer at the Canon 80D versus Sony A850, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the A850 (25MP) is very well matched but the 80D (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The 80D was unveiled 5 years later than the A850 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 80D matches up vs the A850 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 80D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are available at Canon 80D Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 80D enjoys physical dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 80D against the A850.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 80D and A850 is 59 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 80D and A850.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 80D with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A850 will give you greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher 80D should have a benefit in sensor innovation.