Pentax E85 vs Sony A500
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Pentax E85 vs Sony A500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Revealed September 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Introduced August 2009
- Updated by Sony A560
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Here, we are comparing the Pentax E85 and Sony A500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the A500 (12MP) is very close but the E85 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe E85 was manufactured about the same time to the A500 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E85 matches up vs the A500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E85 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax E85 Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Sony A500
| E85 | A500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Pentax E85
| A500 | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax E85 and Sony A500
| E85 | A500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2009 |  | August 2009 | Same age |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Pentax E85 vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E85 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony A500 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E85 and the A500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and A500 is 95 and 63 respectively.
Pentax E85 vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E85 and A500.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The E85 contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging.
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Pentax E85 vs Sony A500 Specifications
| Pentax Optio E85 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio E85 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2009-09-17 | 2009-08-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 145g (0.32 lbs) | 630g (1.39 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 772 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 520 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI95 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $0 | $638 |