Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 with Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Overview
Let's compare Alpha DSLR-A900 with Alpha DSLR-A850. Both cameras produced
Sony.
These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras.
Sony A900 was released in 2008, and Sony A850 in 2010.
Alpha DSLR-A850 is newer, which is a plus. Alpha DSLR-A900 2 years older.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 25 MP.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Alpha DSLR-A850), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Sony A900, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200.
Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentaprism) viewfinder.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Alpha DSLR-A900 |
Alpha DSLR-A850 |
| Brand |
Sony
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Sony
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| Model |
Alpha DSLR-A900 |
Alpha DSLR-A850 |
| Announced |
October, 2008 |
April, 2010 |
| Body Type |
Mid-size SLR |
Mid-size SLR |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
n/a |
n/a |
| Number of Lenses |
143 |
143 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
922k pixels |
922k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Optical (pentaprism) |
Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
98% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.74 |
0.74 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
9 |
9 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/8000 sec |
1/8000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
5.0 fps |
3.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
Full frame |
Full frame |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
35.9 x 24 mm |
35.9 x 24 mm |
| Sensor Area |
861.6 mm² |
861.6 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
25 MP |
25 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
6048 x 4032 |
6048 x 4032 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
3200 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
200 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
6400 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
None |
None |
| Video Formats |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
880 shots |
880 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
NP-FM500H |
NP-FM500H |
| Physical |
| Weight |
895 g |
895 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
156 x 117 x 82 mm |
156 x 117 x 82 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
| Storage Slots |
2 |
2 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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