Sony A850 vs Sony A55

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.