| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
| Brand | Sony |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.sony.com/ |
| Model number | A850 |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | Pro SLR |
| Release year | 2009 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 156 mm |
| Width | 82 mm |
| Height | 117 mm |
| Weight | 850 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Add |
| Successor | Add |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Sony |
| Effective megapixels | 24.6 MP |
| Sensor format | 35mm |
| Sensor area | 861.6 mm² |
| Sensor width | 35.9 mm |
| Sensor height | 24 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 5.94 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1 x |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2, 16:9 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed |
| Self-cleaning | + |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | + |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 79 |
| Dxo color depth score | 23.8 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 12.2 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 1,415 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 1984 x 1320(2.6 mp 3:2)
- 2896 x 1928(5.6 mp 3:2)
- 3024 x 1704(5.2 mp other)
- 3024 x 2016(6.1 mp 3:2)
- 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
- 4400 x 2472(10.9 mp 16:9)
- 4400 x 2936(12.9 mp 3:2)
- 6048 x 3408(20.6 mp other)
- 6048 x 4032(24.4 mp 3:2)
|
| Image file format | - (arw 2.0)
- craw
- jpeg (exif 2.21)
- raw
- raw+jpeg
|
| Continuous-mode | 3 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | - |
| Movie resolution | Add |
| Movie max framerate | Add |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | Add |
| Composite video out | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | - |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
| Lens | Add |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | Add |
| Focal length (actual) | Add |
| Zoom ratio | Add |
| Aperture range | Add |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | Add |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | Add |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | - |
| Digital zoom | - |
| Digital zoom values | Add |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | 9-point TTL phase detection with 10 assist points, center dual-cross at f/2.8. |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD(playback only) |
| Viewfinder type | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism with 98% coverage, 0.74x mag., 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.74 x |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 0.74 x |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | 19 x |
| Top deck display | + |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 3,200 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 200 |
| Iso settings | Auto, 200-3200, Extensions to 100 and 6400 |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - 500k to 9
- 900k
- auto
- cloudy
- color temperature from 2
- custom (3)
- daylight
- flash
- fluorescent
- shade
- tungsten
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/8000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | 40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Add |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | - |
| Flash modes | Add |
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | Add |
| Flash range description | Add |
| Max flash sync | 1/250 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | Hot shoe, PC-sync |
| Built-in wireless flash control | Add |
| Usable memory types | - cf1
- cf2
- microdriv
- ms duo
- ms pro duo
|
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | + |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | - (arw 2.0)
- craw
- raw
- raw+jpeg
|
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | Add |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | - optional wired or wireless
|
| Connections (extended) | - dc input
- hdmi type-c minijack
- multi-connector
- remote terminal
- sync termimal
|
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.4 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw shooting | 0.5 s/frame |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode | 23 frames |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | + |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 3 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 23 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.18 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.15 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.07 s |
| Startup time | 0.5 s |
| Play -> record time | 0.3 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) | 880 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary |
| Usable battery types | - np-fm500h lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Software |
| Included software | - image data converter sr
- image data lightbox sr
- picture motion browser (windows only).
- remote camera control (all windows & macintosh)
|
| Os compatibility | - windows 2000pro/xp/vista; mac os x (v 10.1.3+)
|
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | Cost reduced Sony A900. Smaller viewfinder (98% vs 100%), slower burst mode (3 fps vs 5), wireless remote not included. |