Canon 90D vs Sony A850

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon 90D and Sony A850, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and A850 (25MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 90D was revealed 9 years later than the A850 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 90D matches up vs the A850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 90D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are provided at Canon 90D Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 90D offers outside measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Check the Canon 90D and Sony A850 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 90D compared to the A850.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and A850 is 60 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 90D and A850.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 90D with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon 90D will show extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger 90D is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.