Sony A850 vs Sony A55
54 Imaging
68 Features
60 Overall
64
67 Imaging
56 Features
80 Overall
65
Sony A850 vs Sony A55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Launched April 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Announced August 2010
- Refreshed by Sony A57
Sony A850 vs Sony A55 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Sony A850 and Sony A55, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and A55 (16MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and A55 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A850 was introduced 4 months before the A55 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the A850 matches up against the A55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A850 vs Sony A55 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A850 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony A55
A850 | A55 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sony A850
A55 | A850 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony A55
A850 | A55 | |||
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Announced | April 2010 | August 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Sony A850 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A850 provides physical measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Sony A850 and Sony A55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A850 and the A55.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A850 and A55 is 54 and 67 respectively.
Sony A850 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A850 and A55.
To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A850 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony A850 will offer greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Sony A850 vs Sony A55 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony SLT-A55 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony SLT-A55 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-04-15 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25MP | 16MP |
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 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 143 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
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 sync | 1/250 secs | 1/160 secs |
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 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 895g (1.97 lb) | 500g (1.10 lb) |
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 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.8 | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 1415 | 816 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 880 pictures | 380 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FM500H | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Cost at launch | $0 | $800 |