Sony A850 vs Sony W530
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Sony A850 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Revealed April 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
Sony A850 vs Sony W530 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony A850 vs Sony W530, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and W530 (14MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and W530 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A850 was released 8 months prior to the W530 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A850 scores against the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A850 vs Sony W530 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A850 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony W530
A850 | W530 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony A850
W530 | A850 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | April 2010 | Newer by 8 months |
Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony W530
A850 | W530 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Sony A850 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A850 has got exterior dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Sony A850 vs Sony W530 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A850 and the W530.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A850 and W530 is 54 and 96 respectively.
Sony A850 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A850 and W530.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A850 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A850 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A850 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony A850 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A850 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-04-15 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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 | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 895g (1.97 pounds) | 113g (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FM500H | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Cost at launch | $0 | $269 |