Sony A850 vs Sony A6000
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Sony A850 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Introduced April 2010
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Announced April 2014
- Older Model is Sony NEX-6
- Replacement is Sony A6300

Sony A850 vs Sony A6000 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sony A850 and Sony A6000, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A850 (25MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the A850 (Full frame) and A6000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

The A850 was revealed 5 years before the A6000 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A850 matches up vs the A6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sony A850 vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are provided at Sony A850 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony A6000
A850 | A6000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sony A850
A6000 | A850 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | ![]() | April 2010 | Fresher by 48 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony A6000
A850 | A6000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 922k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Sony A850 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A850 enjoys exterior dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A850 and Sony A6000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A850 against the A6000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A850 and A6000 is 54 and 85 respectively.

Sony A850 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A850 and A6000.
All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A850 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A850 will give you extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older A850 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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Sony A850 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-04-15 | 2014-04-23 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 143 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 895 grams (1.97 lbs) | 344 grams (0.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.8 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 1415 | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 880 pictures | 360 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | 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 | 1 |
Launch price | $0 | $548 |