Sony A850 vs Sony a5000

In this article, we are reviewing the Sony A850 vs Sony a5000, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and a5000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The A850 was introduced 4 years prior to the a5000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the A850 grades against the a5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A850 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A850 has got external 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) while the Sony a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A850 vs Sony a5000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A850 and the a5000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A850 and a5000 is 54 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A850 and a5000.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A850 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A850 will result in extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A850 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.