Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS 50D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

Comparison of Canon EOS 50D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 ×
Canon EOS 50D ×
General
ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A850Canon EOS 50D
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberA85050D
Camera formatPro SLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20092008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)156146
Width (mm)8274
Height (mm)117108
Weight (g)850822
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon 40D
Successor-Canon 60D
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonyCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)24.615.1
Sensor format35mmAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)861.6369.72
Sensor width (mm)35.923.7
Sensor height (mm)2415.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.944.99
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11.6
Aspect ratio3:2, 16:93:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7963
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.821.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.211.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,415696
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)
  • 2352 x 1568(3.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4752 x 3168(15.1 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • (arw 2.0)
  • craw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • sraw1
  • sraw2
Continuous-mode (fps)36.3
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony Alpha (Minolta A)Canon EF/EF-S
Lens-Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-45.00 - 216.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-28.00 - 135.00
Zoom ratio (x)-4.82
Aperture range (f)-0.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-50
Filter thread (mm)-72
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point TTL phase detection with 10 assist points, center dual-cross at f/2.8.AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)Optical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism with 98% coverage, 0.74x mag., 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopterSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x mag., 22mm eyepoint. -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.740.59
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.740.95
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1910
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settingsAuto, 200-3200, Extensions to 100 and 6400Auto, 100 - 3200 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H1=6400, H2=12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 500k to 9
  • 900k
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature from 2
  • custom (3)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • 000k
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • kelvin 2800k - 10
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (3.8%)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Creative Auto, Green Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash Off, User1, User2
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes-
  • e-ttl ii
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-13
Flash range description-Lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoe, PC-syncHot Shoe, PC Sync
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • c
  • cf1
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • (arw 2.0)
  • craw
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw
  • sraw1
  • sraw2
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or wireless
  • optional
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • hdmi type-c minijack
  • multi-connector
  • remote terminal
  • sync termimal
  • hdmi mini out
  • n3-type push-in terminal
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.40.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.50.3
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)23-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)36.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2343
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.180.13
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.150.12
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.24
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.06
Shutter lag (notes)-Live View:Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.85sPrefocus, Quick Mode: 0.108sFull AF, Face Detect: 1.97sFull AF, Live Mode: 2.06s
Startup time (s)0.50.3
Play -> record time (s)0.30.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-1.9
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)880640
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery Grip
Usable battery types
  • np-fm500h lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble
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)
  • digital photo professional
  • eos utility
  • zoombrowser ex and imagebrowser
Os compatibility
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista; mac os x (v 10.1.3+)
  • mac os x.
  • windows xp/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresCost reduced Sony A900. Smaller viewfinder (98% vs 100%), slower burst mode (3 fps vs 5), wireless remote not included.15.1-megapixel upgrade to 40D: APS-C, DIGIC IV, 920K LCD, HDMI Out, Vignetting Correction, AF Microadjustment for up to 20 lenses



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