Sony A850 vs Sony G3
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Sony A850 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Revealed April 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
Sony A850 vs Sony G3 Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Sony A850 vs Sony G3, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and G3 (10MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and G3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A850 was revealed 16 months later than the G3 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the A850 grades against the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A850 vs Sony G3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A850 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony G3
A850 | G3 | |||
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Introduced | April 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 16 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony A850
G3 | A850 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony G3
A850 | G3 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Sony A850 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A850 has outside measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Sony A850 vs Sony G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A850 and the G3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A850 and G3 is 54 and 94 respectively.
Sony A850 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A850 and G3.
As you can see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A850 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A850 will give you extra detail because of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer A850 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Sony A850 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-04-15 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 895g (1.97 lb) | 185g (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1415 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 880 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $200 |