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Sony A850 vs Sony A35

Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony A850 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Released April 2010
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Updated by Sony A37
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Sony A850 vs Sony A35 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony A850 versus Sony A35, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and A35 (16MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and A35 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The A850 was released 17 months prior to the A35 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A850 scores against the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony A35

 A850 A35 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony A850

 A35 A850 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011April 2010More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony A35

 A850 A35 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sony A850 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A850 has got exterior measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A850 against the A35.

Sony A850 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A850 and A35 is 54 and 69 respectively.

Sony A850 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony A850 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A850 and A35.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A850 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A850 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A850 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A850 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony A850 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A850 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A850 Portrait photography features
Sony A35 Portrait photography features
72
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A850 Street photography information
Sony A35 Street photography information
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (415g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A850
Sports photography with Sony A35
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A850 Travel photography advice
Sony A35 Travel photography advice
55
environment proof
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
58
lighter than average (415 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (440 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A850
Landscape photography with Sony A35
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
no liveview feature
doesn't have Timelapse function
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A850 Vlogging features
Sony A35 Vlogging features
9
no video
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
lighter than average (415 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sony A850 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A850 and Sony A35
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Sony SLT-A35
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-04-15 2011-09-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4032 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895g (1.97 lbs) 415g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 74
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 12.7
DXO Low light score 1415 763
Other
Battery life 880 shots 440 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 One
Pricing at launch $0 $598