Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 V
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Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A850 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony RX100 V
A850 | RX100 V |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony A850
RX100 V | A850 | |||
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Launched | October 2016 | April 2010 | More recent by 78 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 922k | Crisper screen (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony RX100 V
A850 | RX100 V | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A850 and RX100 V is 54 and 89 respectively.
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.
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Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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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 |