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Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs

Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Announced April 2010
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 IV
  • New Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Sony A850 and Sony RX100 V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and RX100 V (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The A850 was announced 7 years prior to the RX100 V and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the A850 matches up versus the RX100 V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony RX100 V

 A850 RX100 V 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony A850

 RX100 V A850 
LaunchedOctober 2016April 2010More recent by 78 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k922kCrisper screen (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony RX100 V

 A850 RX100 V 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A850 features external measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Sony A850 and Sony RX100 V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A850 compared to the RX100 V.

Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A850 and RX100 V is 54 and 89 respectively.

Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A850 and RX100 V.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A850 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A850 will give you extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A850 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A850 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
high megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
66
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony A850 Street photography details
Sony RX100 V Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A850
Sports photography with Sony RX100 V
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A850
Travel photography with Sony RX100 V
55
environment proof
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
80
lighter than competition in class (299g)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery life (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A850 Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography features
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
doesn't have liveview
missing Time Lapse function
70
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A850 Vlogging details
Sony RX100 V Vlogging details
9
no video
81
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A850 and Sony RX100 V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-04-15 2016-10-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4032 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech 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 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895g (1.97 pounds) 299g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 70
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 12.4
DXO Low light score 1415 586
Other
Battery life 880 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Price at release $0 $998