Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 vs Fujifilm X-T2

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and the Fujifilm X-T2, 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 X-T2 was introduced in July 2016. 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 X-T2 Highlights

      • 24.3 MP APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 200 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 325 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,000k dot Tilting Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 14.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      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 X-T2.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm X-T2

      •   Large Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   325 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm X-T2

      •   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
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 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 X-T2

      •   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
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,000k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 14.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Weight - 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz)

      Advantage of Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 over Fujifilm X-T2.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 vs Fujifilm X-T2
      Larger Sensor Full Frame vs APS-C
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.6 Megapixel vs 24.3 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 6048 x 4032 vs 6000 x 4000
      Image Stabilization Sensor Shift vs
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Longer Battery Life 880 shots vs 340 shots

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      Advantage of Fujifilm X-T2

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-T2 over Sony Alpha DSLR-A850.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 vs Fujifilm X-T2
      Video Capture vs
      Sensor Type CMOS vs CMOS X-TRANS III
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 12,800
      Higher Boosted ISO 6,400 vs 51,200
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 9 vs 325
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Higher Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 1,000k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 98% vs 100%
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.74x vs 0.77x
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 14.0 fps
      Average Metering vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz) vs 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz)

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      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 X-T2
        High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
        HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
        Environmental Sealing
        Many Storage Slots22
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Fujifilm X-T2
        High Native ISO200200
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Fujifilm X-T2 have 3.0" screens with 922k dot and 1,000k dot resolutions respectively. Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 has a Fixed screen Fujifilm X-T2 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Fujifilm X-T2 with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderFujifilm X-T2 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 has 98% coverage with 0.74x magnification and Fujifilm X-T2 has 100% coverage with 1.16x (0.77x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      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 X-T2 features a 24.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode.

      Fujifilm X-T2 has CMOS X-TRANS III sensor

      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
      Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      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 X-T2 is equipped with X-Processor Pro2 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3:2 (4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000), 16:9 (6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2384, 3008 x 1688), 1:1 (4000 x 4000, 2832 x 2832, 2000 x 2000) with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 has Sony A lens mount and Fujifilm X-T2 has Fujifilm X lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor in Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length. Due to APS-C sensor in Fujifilm X-T2 its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X-T2

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X-T2. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 has a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera 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

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X-T2

      Fujifilm X-T2 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 has a Mini Type C HDMI and Fujifilm X-T2 has a Micro 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 X-T2 comes with NP-W126S battery pack with battery life of 340 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 X-T2 has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Fujifilm X-T2 has Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Sony Alpha DSLR-A850, and up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X-T2. Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Fujifilm X-T2 can shoot continuously up to 14.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Yes to Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal to Fujifilm X-T2. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on both cameras.

      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 X-T2 body has dimensions of 133 x 92 x 49 mm (5.24 x 3.62 x 1.93"). Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 weighs 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz) and Fujifilm X-T2 weighs 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz).

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm X-T2

      156 mm

      117 mm

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      133 mm

      92 mm

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      117 mm

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      92 mm

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      82 mm

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      49 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Fujifilm X-T2

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Fujifilm X-T2 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 X-T2

      GOOD
      82
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      79
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,000k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm X-T2

      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
      72
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   325 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,000k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 14.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm X-T2

      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
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   325 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,000k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 14.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm X-T2

      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
      81
      •   325 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,000k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm X-T2

      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
      83
      •   325 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,000k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm X-T2

      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
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,000k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Fujifilm X-T2 and give them scores of 64 and 74 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 X-T2

      OVERALL
      64
      OVERALL
      74

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm X-T2

      GOOD
      71
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.6 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 79
      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm X-T2

      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
      GOOD
      70
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 14.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Video

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm X-T2

      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization
      POOR
      48
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm X-T2

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      GOOD
      84
      •   325 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm X-T2

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      GOOD
      73
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,000k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm X-T2

      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
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

      Fujifilm X-T2

      GOOD
      74
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 880 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots


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