Sony A850 vs Sony RX1R
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Sony A850 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Introduced April 2010
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Launched June 2013
- Newer Model is Sony RX1R II
Sony A850 vs Sony RX1R Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony A850 and Sony RX1R, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A850 (25MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (Full frame).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A850 was announced 4 years before the RX1R and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the A850 scores vs the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A850 vs Sony RX1R Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are available at Sony A850 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony RX1R
A850 | RX1R |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony A850
RX1R | A850 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | April 2010 | Fresher by 38 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Crisper display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony RX1R
A850 | RX1R | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Sony A850 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A850 provides outside measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A850 and Sony RX1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A850 vs the RX1R.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A850 and RX1R is 54 and 79 respectively.
Sony A850 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A850 and RX1R.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A850 to deliver more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older A850 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Sony A850 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A850 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-04-15 | 2013-06-26 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.0 |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 895g (1.97 pounds) | 482g (1.06 pounds) |
Dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | 91 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.8 | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 1415 | 2537 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 880 photos | 270 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $2,798 |