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General
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Brand Sony
Manufacturer url https://www.sony.com/
Model number A850
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Camera format Pro SLR
Release year 2009 year
Tripod mount +
Length 156 mm
Width 82 mm
Height 117 mm
Weight 850 g
Waterproof -
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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 -
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Image Storage
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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)
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Integrated nd filter -
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Optical image stabilization -
Digital zoom -
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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 -
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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 +
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Self timer
  • 2 s
  • 10 s
Time lapse (intervalometer) Add
High resolution composite -
Flash
Built-in flash -
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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
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Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
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Dual card slots +
Raw capture support +
Uncompressed format
  • (arw 2.0)
  • craw
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
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Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi -
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Bluetooth -
Built-in gps -
Microphone jack -
Headphone jack -
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
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.

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