| General | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Alpha DSLR-A560 | Alpha DSLR-A850 |
| Predecessor Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Total Pixels | 14.6 Megapixel | 25.7 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 14.2 Megapixel | 24.6 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 12,800 | 200 - 3,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 | 200 - 6,400 |
| Photo | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ | BIONZ |
| Max Image Resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 6048 x 4032 |
| Other Resolutions | 4592 x 2576, 3344 x 2224, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 1280 | 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 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Extra Fine, Fine, Standard | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 exposures, Hi / Lo level selectable |
| Focus | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
| Number of Focus Points | 15 | 9 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 3 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Focusing Screen | Spherical Acute Matte | Spherical acute matte screen |
| Optics | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | Sensor Shift |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 922k dot | 922k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 98% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.80x | 0.74x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.53x | 0.74x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -2.5 to +1 |
| Shutter | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Flash | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync High Speed Sync Rear Curtain Fill-in Wireless | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync Rear Curtain Fill-in Wireless |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/250 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | Sony Alpha System Flash | |
| External Flash Connection | Yes |
| Exposure | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±2 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| DXO | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 817 | 1415 |
| DxO Color Depth | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.3 | 12.2 |
| DxO Overall Score | 70 | 79 |
| Video | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini Type C | Mini Type C |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi is possible | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Optional | Wired or Wireless (Optional) |
| Environmental | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C) | |
| Storage Temperature | 32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C) |
| Physical | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84 mm (5.39 x 4.09 x 3.31") | 156 x 117 x 82 mm (6.14 x 4.61 x 3.23") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz) | 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FM500H | NP-FM500H |
| Battery Life | 1050 shots | 880 shots |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Slot1 : Compact Flash (Type I or II, UDMA) Slot 2: Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Other | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec | 2 or 10 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
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