Sony A850 vs Sony A35
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Sony A850 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 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
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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony A850 vs Sony A35 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 & Sony SLT-A35. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A850 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony A35
A850 | A35 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony A850
A35 | A850 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | April 2010 | More modern by 17 months |
Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony A35
A850 | A35 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Check out the Sony A850 versus Sony A35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A850 and A35 is 54 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Sony A850 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz |
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 |