Pentax W80 vs Sony A850

In this article, we are reviewing the Pentax W80 versus Sony A850, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and A850 (25MP) and the W80 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The W80 was revealed 9 months prior to the A850 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the W80 scores versus the A850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W80 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are provided at Pentax W80 Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax W80 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A850 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the W80 compared to the A850.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W80 and A850 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W80 and A850.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The W80 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A850 will result in greater detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged W80 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.