Sony a850 Specifications
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Product |
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| Name | Sony a850 |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| SKU | DSLR-A850 / CX86700 |
Release Date and Price |
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| Release Year | 2009 |
| Release Date | 2009-08-27 |
| MSRP |
1999 USD
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Camera Type |
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| Camera Type |
DSLR
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Sensor |
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| Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
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| Sensor Type | CMOS
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| Resolution | 6048 x 4032 pixels
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| Megapixels | 25 MP (24385536 total pixels)
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| Image Processor | Bionz
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Image |
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| ISO Range | 200 - 3200
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| White Balance Presets | 7
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| Custom White Balance |
Yes
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| Image Stabilization | Yes (Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization in Digital and Mirrorless Cameras |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating |
0 stops
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| Uncompressed format | RAW
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Optics and Focus | |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes
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| Autofocus | Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Read more about Autofocus Modes |
| Focus Points | 9
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| Lens Mount | Sony A List of all compatible lenses Read more about Lens Mount |
| Focal Length Multiplier | Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm Read more about Crop Factor (Sony) |
Screen and viewfinder | |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” |
| Screen dots | 921600 |
| Touchscreen | No
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| Screen Type | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
| Live view | No
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| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism)
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| Viewfinder Coverage | 98%
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| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.74×
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| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A |
Photography features | |
| Frames per second | 3 fps
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| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds
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| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds
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| Built-in Flash | No
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| External Flash | Yes
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| Self-Timer | Yes
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| Time-lapse | No
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| Metering Modes | Multi Center Weighted Spot Read more about Metering Modes |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
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Videography features | |
| Video Recording | No
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| Built-in Microphone | No
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| Built-in Speakers | No
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Storage | |
| Memory Card | Compact Flash Memory Stick Pro Duo Read more about Memory Cards |
Connectivity | |
| HDMI Output | Yes
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| Microphone Port | No
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| Headphone Port | No
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| Wireless |
No
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| Remote Control | Yes (Wired or Wireless (Optional))
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| GPS |
No
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Body and Dimensions | |
| Enviromentally sealed | No
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| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details | Lithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery & charger |
| Battery SKU | NP-FM500H
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| Battery Life | 880 shots according to CIPA
Read more about Battery Life CIPA Rating Issues with Battery life on Sony a850? |
| Width | 156 mm |
| Height | 117 mm |
| Depth | 82 mm |
| Weight | 895 gram including battery
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