Sony A850 vs Sony QX30
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68 Features
60 Overall
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Sony A850 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Announced September 2014
Sony A850 vs Sony QX30 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony A850 vs Sony QX30, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style and they are both created by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and QX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A850 was revealed 5 years before the QX30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A850 scores versus the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A850 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are available at Sony A850 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony QX30
A850 | QX30 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 0k | Crisper screen (+922k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony A850
QX30 | A850 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | April 2010 | More modern by 53 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony QX30
A850 | QX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sony A850 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A850 comes with exterior measurements 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 QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Sony A850 vs Sony QX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A850 compared to the QX30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A850 and QX30 is 54 and 91 respectively.
Sony A850 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A850 and QX30.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A850 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A850 will resolve more detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged A850 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Sony A850 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A850 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Lens-style |
Introduced | 2010-04-15 | 2014-09-03 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | - |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | None |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 895 grams (1.97 lbs) | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 200 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $348 |