- 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
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| Prices: | Compare Prices | |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon S100
S100 vs S110 |
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| Successor: |
Canon S120
S110 vs S120 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | A850 | S110 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1999.95 | $399.99 |
| Street Price: | $2,219.00 | $249.00 |
| Date Available: | 2009-10-08 | 2012-10-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 30.0 oz (850 g) |
7.0 oz
(198 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
6.2 x
4.6 x
3.2 in. (156 x 117 x 82 mm) |
3.9 x
2.3 x
1.1 in. (99 x 59 x 27 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.6 | 12.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | 1/1.7 inch |
| Sensor size: | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.94 microns | 1.90 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 79 | 48 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.8 | 20.6 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.2 | 11.2 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,415 | 168 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
6048 x 4032
(24.4 MP,
3:2), 6048 x 3408 (20.6 MP, Other), 4400 x 2936 (12.9 MP, 3:2), 4400 x 2472 (10.9 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2), 2896 x 1928 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 1704 (5.2 MP, Other), 1984 x 1320 (2.6 MP, 3:2) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30/120) 320x240 (30/240) |
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| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | n/a |
| Lens: | n/a | Canon Zoom Lens; 7 elements in 6 groups (1 double-sided aspherical lens, 1 double-sided aspherical UA lens and 1 single-sided aspherical lens) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 120mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5.2 - 26mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.0 (W) / 5.9 (T) - f/8.0; includes ND filter | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
3 -
50 cm 1.2 - 19.7 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-point TTL phase detection with 10 assist points, center dual-cross at f/2.8. | Contrast Detect AF: AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (Any position is available, fixed centre or Face Select and Track) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism with 98% coverage, 0.74x mag., 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.74x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.74x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 460,800 dots (153,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 19.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 80 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 200-3200, Extensions to 100 and 6400 | Auto, ISO 80-12800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature from 2,500K to 9,900K, Custom (3) | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom (2), Underwater |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 15 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre or linked to Face Detection AF or FlexiZone AF frame) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Custom, SCN (Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter*4, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld NightScene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist), Creative Filters (High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap) | |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 10, 2, Custom (1-30s (1-10 shots)) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | Auto ISO: 1.6 - 23 ft. (W), 1.6 - 7.5 ft. (T) (50 cm - 7.0 m (W), 50 cm - 2.3 m (T)) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/2000 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe, PC-sync | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / Microdrive | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) | RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or wireless | |
| Connections (extended): | DC input, Multi-connector, Sync termimal, Remote terminal, HDMI Type-C minijack | Mini (Type-C) HDMI, Built-in Wi-Fi |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.40 | 2.15 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.50 | 2.78 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 23 | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 2.96 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.0 | 10.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 23 | 10 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.1 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 0.9 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.18 seconds | 0.48 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.53 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.154 seconds | 0.326 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.67 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.074 seconds | 0.078 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds | 2.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 1.5 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.3 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 200 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 880 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary NB-5L |
| Usable Battery Types: | NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR, Remote Camera Control (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser (Windows only). | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000Pro/XP/Vista; Mac OS X (v 10.1.3+) | Windows 7 / 7 SP1 / Vista SP2 / XP SP3; Mac OS X v10.5+ |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Cost reduced Sony A900. Smaller viewfinder (98% vs 100%), slower burst mode (3 fps vs 5), wireless remote not included. | Intelligent Image Stabilization, DIGIC 5 processor, capacitive touchscreen, improved AF speed, 10 fps High-Speed Burst HQ mode, 1080p24 Full HD movies, 58 scene Smart Auto, built-in Wi-Fi. Available in black or white. |
