Sony A850 vs Sony A77 II
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Sony A850 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Announced April 2010
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched May 2014
- Superseded the Sony A77
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Following is a in depth review of the Sony A850 vs Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A850 (25MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is fairly similar but the A850 (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A850 was introduced 5 years earlier than the A77 II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A850 scores versus the A77 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are available at Sony A850 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony A77 II
| A850 | A77 II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony A850
| A77 II | A850 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2014 |  | April 2010 | More modern by 49 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 922k | Crisper display (+307k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony A77 II
| A850 | A77 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Sony A850 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A850 comes with physical dimensions 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 A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A850 vs the A77 II.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A850 and A77 II is 54 and 62 respectively.
Sony A850 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A850 and A77 II.
All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A850 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A850 will offer you greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A850 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Sony A850 vs Sony A77 II Specifications
| Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | Sony SLT-A77 II |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-04-15 | 2014-05-21 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Bionz | Bionz X |
| 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 | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 50 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 79 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 143 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 895g (1.97 lb) | 647g (1.43 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 79 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.8 | 24.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1415 | 1013 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 880 images | 480 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| 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 | Dual | One |
| Pricing at launch | $0 | $1,198 |