Sony A850 vs Sony HX100V

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A850 and Sony HX100V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and HX100V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The A850 was announced 18 months earlier than the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A850 grades versus the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Sony A850 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A850 has physical dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony A850 and Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A850 against the HX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A850 and HX100V is 54 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A850 and HX100V.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A850 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony A850 will offer greater detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A850 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.