Sony A850 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Sony A850 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
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- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Launched April 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
Sony A850 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Sony A850 vs Sony NEX-5T, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and NEX-5T (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A850 was introduced 4 years prior to the NEX-5T which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A850 grades vs the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A850 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A850 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony NEX-5T
A850 | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony A850
NEX-5T | A850 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | April 2010 | Newer by 41 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony NEX-5T
A850 | NEX-5T | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | Same display resolution |
Sony A850 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A850 has got physical dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Compare the Sony A850 vs Sony NEX-5T in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A850 versus the NEX-5T.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A850 and NEX-5T is 54 and 89 respectively.
Sony A850 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A850 and NEX-5T.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A850 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A850 will deliver more detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged A850 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony A850 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A850 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-04-15 | 2013-08-27 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony E |
Total lenses | 143 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 895 gr (1.97 pounds) | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 79 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.8 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 1415 | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 880 shots | 330 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FM500H | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $400 |