Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 vs Fujifilm FinePix S8600

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and the Fujifilm FinePix S8600, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 was introduced in April 2010 and Fujifilm FinePix S8600 was introduced in January 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Highlights

      • 24.6 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 922k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Fujifilm FinePix S8600.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600

      •   Large Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600

      •   No Video Capture
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.6 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 79
      •   Weight - 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 880 shots
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps

      Advantage of Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Sony DSLR-A850
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 over Fujifilm FinePix S8600.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 vs Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Larger Sensor Full Frame vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.6 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 6048 x 4032 vs 4608 x 3456
      RAW Support vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 460k dot
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 880 shots vs 410 shots
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

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      Sony DSLR-A290
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A580
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A300
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A450
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A500
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Sony DSLR-A380
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A230
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A350
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A390
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A330
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A560
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A700
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      APS-C

      10.24 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S8600

      Fujifilm S8600
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S8600 over Sony Alpha DSLR-A850.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 vs Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Video Capture vs
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Live View vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
      Built-in Flash vs
      Built-in Microphone vs Mono
      Lighter 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz) vs 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix S8600.

      Olympus 8010
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Sony a7S
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      Full Frame

      12.2 MP

      Fujifilm SL1000
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon G11
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung SL820
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon D2H
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      APS-C

      4.1 MP

      Sigma DP1 Merrill
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      APS-C

      46 MP

      Fujifilm X-T3
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon L24
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Nikon D2X
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      APS-C

      12.4 MP

      Samsung WB350F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.3 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
        Image StabilizationSensor Shift
        HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Fujifilm FinePix S8600 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 922k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively.


      Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 98% coverage and 0.74x magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm FinePix S8600.

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 features a 24.6 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 24 mm and a total area of 861.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 3,200 and expands to 200 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Fujifilm FinePix S8600 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 6048 x 4032 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4400 x 2936, 4400 x 2936, 3024 x 2016, 6048 x 3408, 4400 x 2472, 3024 x 1704, 3924 x 2656, 2896 x 1928, 1984 x 1320 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix S8600 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2432 x 2432, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in image stabilization. On Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 it means that you are still getting vibration reduction when it is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      NFC on Fujifilm FinePix S8600

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 has a Mini Type C HDMI and Fujifilm FinePix S8600 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 comes with NP-FM500H battery pack with battery life of 880 shots and Fujifilm FinePix S8600 comes with 3 x AA battery pack with battery life of 410 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 has two card slots - one for Slot1 : Compact Flash (Type I or II, UDMA) and one for Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo. Fujifilm FinePix S8600 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Sony Alpha DSLR-A850, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S8600. Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix S8600 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


      Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m. Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Yes. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Sony Alpha DSLR-A850.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 body has dimensions of 156 x 117 x 82 mm (6.14 x 4.61 x 3.23") and Fujifilm FinePix S8600 body has dimensions of 121 x 81 x 65 mm (4.76 x 3.19 x 2.56"). Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 weighs 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix S8600 weighs 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz).

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Fujifilm FinePix S8600

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Fujifilm FinePix S8600 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600

      GOOD
      82
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Battery Life - 880 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 880 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600

      GOOD
      78
      •   Large Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600

      GOOD
      81
      •   Large Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600

      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 880 shots
      GOOD
      82
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and give them scores of 64 and 56 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600

      OVERALL
      64
      OVERALL
      56

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600

      GOOD
      71
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.6 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 79
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600

      GOOD
      74
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600

      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm FinePix S8600

      GOOD
      74
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 880 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots


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