Sony A850 vs Sony W550
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Sony A850 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Launched April 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
Sony A850 vs Sony W550 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Sony A850 vs Sony W550, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and W550 (14MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and W550 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A850 was introduced 15 months prior to the W550 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the A850 matches up against the W550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A850 vs Sony W550 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are available at Sony A850 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony W550
A850 | W550 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony A850
W550 | A850 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | April 2010 | More recent by 15 months |
Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony W550
A850 | W550 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Sony A850 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A850 enjoys external dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A850 vs Sony W550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A850 versus the W550.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A850 and W550 is 54 and 96 respectively.
Sony A850 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A850 and W550.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A850 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A850 will deliver extra detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older A850 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony A850 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-04-15 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.80 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 sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 895 grams (1.97 pounds) | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 pictures | - |
Battery form | 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | 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 |
Storage slots | Two | - |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $119 |