Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 vs Fujifilm FinePix S8600

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      BrandSonyFujifilm
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A850FinePix S8600
      MSRP$229.95/£249.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels25.7 Megapixel16.44 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.6 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,200100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range200 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution6048 x 40324608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4400 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 13204608 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
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra Fine, Fine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical acute matte screen
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 900 mm
      Optical Zoom36x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.9 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance40 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance7 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Xtra Fine color LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage98%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps8.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless      		Auto
      forced flash
      suppressed flash
      slow synchro
      Flash Range6.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSony Alpha System Flash
      External Flash ConnectionYes
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±2 (at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      DxO Low Light ISO1415
      DxO Color Depth23.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.2
      DxO Overall Score79
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired or Wireless (Optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Storage Temperature32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C)
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Dimensions156 x 117 x 82 mm (6.14 x 4.61 x 3.23")121 x 81 x 65 mm (4.76 x 3.19 x 2.56")
      Weight (inc. batteries)895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.9 x 5.8 x 4.1"
      Package Weight1.65 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Battery PackNP-FM500H3 x AA
      Battery Life880 shots410 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot1 : Compact Flash (Type I or II, UDMA)
      Slot 2: Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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