Sony A850 vs Sony W320
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Sony A850 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010
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Its time to look much closer at the Sony A850 versus Sony W320, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and W320 (14MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and W320 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
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Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A850 scores vs the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A850 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony W320
| A850 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony A850
| W320 | A850 |
|---|
Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony W320
| A850 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Sony A850 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A850 provides exterior measurements 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 W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Sony A850 versus Sony W320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A850 against the W320.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A850 and W320 is 54 and 97 respectively.
Sony A850 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A850 and W320.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A850 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A850 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.
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Sony A850 vs Sony W320 Specifications
| Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-04-15 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Bionz | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 25MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
| Available lenses | 143 | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
| Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 895g (1.97 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 79 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1415 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 880 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NP-FM500H | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Two | One |
| Pricing at release | $0 | $269 |
