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Sony A7c vs Sony A850

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Sony A7c vs Sony A850 Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Introduced April 2010
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Sony A7c vs Sony A850 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sony A7c vs Sony A850, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the A7c (24MP) and the A850 (25MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The A7c was unveiled 10 years after the A850 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A7c scores against the A850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony A850

 A7c A850 
IntroducedSeptember 2020April 2010Newer by 127 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony A7c

 A850 A7c 

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony A850

 A7c A850 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution922k922kEqual display resolution

Sony A7c vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7c offers external measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A7c compared to the A850.

Sony A7c vs Sony A850 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A7c and A850 is 78 and 54 respectively.

Sony A7c vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A7c and A850.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony A850 to deliver extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer A7c provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony A7c vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A850 as a Portrait photography camera
78
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
72
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Sony A7c Street photography advice
Sony A850 Street photography advice
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7c
Sports photography with Sony A850
88
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (740 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c Travel photography info
Sony A850 Travel photography info
86
good battery power (740 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
55
weather sealing
excellent megapixels (25MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7c Landscape photography factors
Sony A850 Landscape photography factors
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery power (740 shots)
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have liveview
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7c
Vlogging with Sony A850
86
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Sony A7c vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony A850
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7c Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2020-09-14 2010-04-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 122 143
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 509 gr (1.12 lb) 895 gr (1.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1415
Other
Battery life 740 images 880 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots One Dual
Price at launch $1,800 $0