Sony A850 vs Sony A6500
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Sony A850 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise 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)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
- Announced October 2016
- Succeeded the Sony A6300
Sony A850 vs Sony A6500 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Sony A850 versus Sony A6500, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A850 (25MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is very well matched but the A850 (Full frame) and A6500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A850 was manufactured 7 years before the A6500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A850 scores vs the A6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A850 vs Sony A6500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 & Sony Alpha a6500. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A850 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony A6500
A850 | A6500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony A850
A6500 | A850 | |||
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Announced | October 2016 | April 2010 | Fresher by 78 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony A6500
A850 | A6500 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony A850 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A850 offers exterior 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 A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Examine the Sony A850 versus Sony A6500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A850 versus the A6500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A850 and A6500 is 54 and 81 respectively.
Sony A850 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A850 and A6500.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A850 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A850 will give you more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older A850 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony A850 vs Sony A6500 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-04-15 | 2016-10-06 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 143 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 895g (1.97 lbs) | 453g (1.00 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 79 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.8 | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | 1415 | 1405 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 880 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FM500H | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Launch price | $0 | $1,298 |