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Sony A850 vs Sony W320

Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony A850 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Sony A850
(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
Sony W320
(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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Sony A850 vs Sony W320 Overview

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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The A850 was released 4 months after the W320 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

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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Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony W320

 A850 W320 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer 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 
LaunchedApril 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A850 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A850 and W320 is 54 and 97 respectively.

Sony A850 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A850 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony A850 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A850 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A850 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
72
manual focus
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A850
Street photography with Sony W320
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A850 Sports photography features
Sony W320 Sports photography features
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
26
resolution is good (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A850 Travel photography features
Sony W320 Travel photography features
55
weather proofing
MP count high (25MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
66
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A850 Landscape photography features
Sony W320 Landscape photography features
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have liveview
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A850 Vlogging features
Sony W320 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony A850 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A850 and Sony W320
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850Sony 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