Sony A850 vs Sony RX10 IV

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony A850 versus Sony RX10 IV, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and RX10 IV (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The A850 was announced 8 years earlier than the RX10 IV and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the A850 scores vs the RX10 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A850 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A850 features physical dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Look at the Sony A850 versus Sony RX10 IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A850 vs the RX10 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A850 and RX10 IV is 54 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A850 and RX10 IV.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A850 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A850 will offer extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older A850 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.