Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 VA
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![Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A850/Sony-A850-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V(A)/Sony-RX100-VA-front.jpg)
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Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Released 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 July 2018
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Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sony A850 and Sony RX100 VA, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and RX100 VA (1") have different sensor dimensions.
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The A850 was brought out 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A850 scores against the RX100 VA when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are provided at Sony A850 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony RX100 VA
A850 | RX100 VA |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony A850
RX100 VA | A850 | |||
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Launched | July 2018 | ![]() | April 2010 | Fresher by 100 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony RX100 VA
A850 | RX100 VA | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sony A850 comes with external dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Sony A850 and Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A850 and the RX100 VA.
![Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A850-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V(A)-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A850 and RX100 VA is 54 and 89 respectively.
![Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A850-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V(A)-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A850 and RX100 VA.
As you can see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A850 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A850 will show more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older A850 will be behind in sensor technology.
![Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A850-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V(A)-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A850-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V(A)-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sony A850 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-04-15 | 2018-07-13 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 861.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 895 grams (1.97 pounds) | 299 grams (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 All around 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 | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $998 |