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Sony A9 II vs Sony A850

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Sony A9 II vs Sony A850 Key Specs

Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Earlier Model is Sony A9
Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Announced April 2010
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Sony A9 II vs Sony A850 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sony A9 II vs Sony A850, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the A9 II (24MP) and the A850 (25MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The A9 II was introduced 9 years after the A850 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the A9 II grades against the A850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony A850

 A9 II A850 
AnnouncedOctober 2019April 2010More modern by 116 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k922kClearer display (+518k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony A9 II

 A850 A9 II 

Common features in the Sony A9 II and Sony A850

 A9 II A850 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony A9 II vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sony A9 II features physical measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A9 II vs Sony A850 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A9 II against the A850.

Sony A9 II vs Sony A850 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A9 II and A850 is 62 and 54 respectively.

Sony A9 II vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 II and A850.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A850 to give more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher A9 II provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Sony A9 II vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 II vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 II Portrait photography factors
Sony A850 Portrait photography factors
85
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
72
focusing manually
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Sony A9 II Street photography factors
Sony A850 Street photography factors
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 II Sports photography details
Sony A850 Sports photography details
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (690 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 II Travel photography advice
Sony A850 Travel photography advice
73
great battery life (690 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
55
environment proof
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A850 as a Landscape photography camera
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great battery life (690 per charge)
has double storage slots
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no liveview feature
missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony A850 as a Vlogging camera
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
9
can't record video
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Sony A9 II vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 II and Sony A850
 Sony Alpha A9 Mark IISony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A9 Mark II Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2019-10-03 2010-04-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6048 x 4032
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,440k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 678 gr (1.49 pounds) 895 gr (1.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1415
Other
Battery life 690 shots 880 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots 2 2
Launch cost $4,498 $0