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Sony A700 vs Sony A850

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Sony A700 vs Sony A850 Key Specs

Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Revealed December 2007
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Replacement is Sony A77
Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Released April 2010
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Sony A700 vs Sony A850 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony A700 and Sony A850, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the A700 (12MP) and A850 (25MP) and the A700 (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The A700 was released 3 years earlier than the A850 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A700 grades against the A850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony A850

 A700 A850 

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony A700

 A850 A700 
ReleasedApril 2010December 2007More recent by 28 months
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony A850

 A700 A850 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony A700 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A700 has got outside dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Sony A850 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A700 and Sony A850 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A700 vs the A850.

Sony A700 vs Sony A850 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A700 and A850 is 58 and 54 respectively.

Sony A700 vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A700 and A850.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A700 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A850 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older A700 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A700 vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A700 vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A700 Portrait photography features
Sony A850 Portrait photography features
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (12MP)
72
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony A700 Street photography details
Sony A850 Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony A700 Sports photography highlights
Sony A850 Sports photography highlights
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A700 Travel photography advice
Sony A850 Travel photography advice
49
weather proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
55
weather proof
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A700
Landscape photography with Sony A850
62
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no liveview
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have liveview
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A850 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
9
no video shooting
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Sony A700 vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A700 and Sony A850
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2007-12-19 2010-04-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4272 x 2848 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 768 gr (1.69 lbs) 895 gr (1.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 79
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 12.2
DXO Low light score 581 1415
Other
Battery life - 880 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots Two Two
Cost at release $1,000 $0