Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

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  • Effective pixels

    25 megapixels

    Max resolution

    6048 x 4032

  • Screen Size

    3″

    Screen Dots

    921,600

  • Physical

    156 x 117 x 82 mm (6.14 x 4.61 x 3.23″)

  • Body Type

    Mid-size SLR

    Flash

    No

  • Sensor type

    CMOS

    Sensor size

    Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm)

  • ISO

    Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (6400 with boost)

  • Battery

    Battery Pack

Body type

  • Body type Mid-size SLR

Sensor

  • Max resolution6048 x 4032
  • Image ratio w:h3:2, 16:9
  • Effective pixels25 megapixels
  • Sensor photo detectors26 megapixels
  • Sensor sizeFull frame (35.9 x 24 mm)
  • Sensor typeCMOS
  • ProcessorBionz

Image

  • ISOAuto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (6400 with boost)
  • Boosted ISO (minimum)
  • Boosted ISO (maximum)6400
  • White balance presets7
  • Custom white balanceYes (1)
  • Image stabilizationSensor-shift
  • Image stabilization notes
  • CIPA image stabilization rating
  • Uncompressed formatRAW
  • JPEG quality levelsExtra Fine, Fine, Standard

Optics & Focus

  • Autofocus
    • Phase Detect
    • Multi-area
    • Selective single-point
    • Single
    • Continuous
  • Digital zoomNo
  • Manual focusYes
  • Number of focus points9
  • Lens mountSony/Minolta Alpha
  • Focal length multiplier

Screen / viewfinder

  • Articulated LCDFixed
  • Screen size3″
  • Screen dots921,600
  • Touch screenNo
  • Screen typeTFT Xtra Fine color LCD
  • Live viewNo
  • Viewfinder typeOptical (pentaprism)
  • Viewfinder coverage98%
  • Viewfinder magnification0.74×
  • Viewfinder resolution

Photography features

  • Minimum shutter speed30 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed1/8000 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed (electronic)
  • Aperture priorityYes
  • Shutter priorityYes
  • Manual exposure modeYes
  • Subject / scene modesNo
  • Built-in flashNo
  • External flashYes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus Sync connector)
  • Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
  • Continuous drive3.0 fps
  • Self-timerYes (2 or 10 sec)
  • Metering modes
    • Multi
    • Center-weighted
    • Spot
  • Exposure compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
  • AE Bracketing ±2 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
  • WB BracketingNo

Videography features

  • Format
  • Modes
  • MicrophoneNone
  • Speaker

Storage

  • Storage typesCompact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo

Connectivity

  • USBUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
  • USB charging
  • HDMIYes (mini HDMI Type C)
  • Microphone port
  • Headphone port
  • Wireless
  • Wireless notes
  • Remote controlYes (Wired or Wireless (Optional))

Physical

  • Environmentally sealedNo
  • BatteryBattery Pack
  • Battery descriptionLithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery & charger
  • Battery Life (CIPA)880
  • Weight (inc. batteries)895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
  • Dimensions156 x 117 x 82 mm (6.14 x 4.61 x 3.23″)

GPS

  • Orientation sensorYes
  • Timelapse recordingNo
  • GPSNone