sony α850 Specifications

Announced: Aug 27, 2009

Price
MSRP$1999
Body type
Body typeMid-size SLR
Sensor
Max resolution6048 x 4032
Other resolutions
  • 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 ratio w:h
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Effective pixels25 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors26 megapixels
Sensor sizeFull frame (35.9 x 24 mm)
Sensor typeCMOS
ProcessorBionz
Image
ISO
  • Auto
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200 (6400 with boost)
Boosted ISO (maximum)6400
White balance presets7
Custom white balanceYes(1)
Image stabilizationSensor-shift
Uncompressed formatRAW
JPEG quality levels
  • Extra Fine
  • Fine
  • Standard
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
  • Phase Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Selective single-point
  • Single
  • Continuous
Digital zoomNo
Manual focusYes
Number of focus points9
Lens mountSony/Minolta Alpha
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCDFixed
Screen size3″
Screen dots921,600
Touch screenNo
Screen typeTFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Live viewNo
Viewfinder typeOptical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage98%
Viewfinder magnification0.74×
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed30sec
Maximum shutter speed1/8000sec
Aperture priorityYes
Shutter priorityYes
Manual exposure modeYes
Subject / scene modesNo
Built-in flashNo
External flashYes(Hot-shoe, Wireless plus Sync connector)
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • On
  • Off
  • Red-Eye
  • Slow Sync
  • Rear Curtain
  • Fill-in
  • Wireless
Continuous drive3.0fps
Self-timerYes(2 or 10 sec)
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Exposure compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
AE Bracketing±2 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
WB BracketingNo
Videography features
MicrophoneNone
Storage
Storage types
  • Compact Flash (Type I or II)
  • UDMA
  • Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage includedNone
Connectivity
USBUSB 2.0(480 Mbit/sec)
HDMIYes(mini HDMI Type C)
Remote controlYes(Wired or Wireless (Optional))
Physical
Environmentally sealedNo
BatteryBattery Pack
Battery descriptionLithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)880
Weight (inc. batteries)895g(1.97lb/ 31.57oz)
Dimensions156 x 117 x 82mm(6.14 x 4.61 x 3.23″)
Other features
Orientation sensorYes
Timelapse recordingNo
GPSNone
sony a850

sony α850

Shutter count check supported. You can press the button below to check the shutter count.