Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 vs Pentax Optio RS1500

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Pentax Optio RS1500
      BrandSonyPentax
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A850Optio RS1500
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Pentax Optio RS1500
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels25.7 Megapixel14.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.6 Megapixel14 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,20080 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range200 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Pentax Optio RS1500
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution6048 x 40324288 x 3216
      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 13204288 x 3216, 4224 x 2376, 3216 x 3216, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1464, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra Fine, Fine, StandardBest, Better, Good
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Pentax Optio RS1500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points99
      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 Pentax Optio RS1500
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 110 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 5.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Pentax Optio RS1500
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Xtra Fine color LCDTFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution922k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Pentax Optio RS1500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage98%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Pentax Optio RS1500
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/1500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps0.7 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Pentax Optio RS1500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Soft
      Flash Range3.90 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSony Alpha System Flash
      External Flash ConnectionYes
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Pentax Optio RS1500
      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)
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Pentax Optio RS1500
      DxO Low Light ISO1415
      DxO Color Depth23.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.2
      DxO Overall Score79
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Pentax Optio RS1500
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Pentax Optio RS1500
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Type D Micro
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Pentax Optio RS1500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired or Wireless (Optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Pentax Optio RS1500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Storage Temperature32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C)
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Pentax Optio RS1500
      Dimensions156 x 117 x 82 mm (6.14 x 4.61 x 3.23")114 x 58 x 28 mm (4.49 x 2.28 x 1.1")
      Weight (inc. batteries)895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz)
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Pentax Optio RS1500
      Battery PackNP-FM500HD-LI92
      Battery Life880 shots260 shots
      Internal Storage97 MB
      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 Pentax Optio RS1500
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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