If you’ve read Photography Bay for a while, then you know that I like to use a single focus point, selecting individual points as necessary depending on the composition. The focus speed is quick and accurate on both cameras – even in low light. The center AF point is center dual cross type for extra sensitivity. You get 9 AF points, which can be selected by the user. The A850 and A900 have a great autofocus system inside. Sony has done very well in the ergonomics department. These cameras may even be more comfortable to hold than the Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D700. I like the larger body size and the comfortable grip. I usually go with the contacts when shooting for any significant periods of time, but the A850 and A900 play well with glasses too.Īll in all, the A850 and A900 handle very well. With big and bright viewfinders, these cameras work well even for those of us wearing glasses. Thankfully, Sony put an on/off switch on the back of the cameras for SteadyShot image stabilization. Not so with the prosumer A850 and A900 models. One of the complaints that I had about the lower-end A500 and A550 is that you had to jump into the menu to turn the sensor stabilization on and off. However, if you are using the single-point local AF-mode, you can move the focus point around with the joystick on the back of the camera without any further menu navigation. In order to do so, you need to hit the Fn button and get to the quick menu where you can make your changes. Notably absent, however, is a button or switch to change the autofocus area.
The rounded grip has an indention at the top for your ring finger and your forefinger fits comfortably in the groove where the shutter release is placed.Ĭontrols are liberally scattered about on the cameras, giving you quick access to things like ISO, white balance, drive modes, metering modes and other settings. If you’ve used the Sony A700 before, you’ll feel the similarities in the A850 and A900. The grip is very comfortable like other Sony DSLRs that I’ve used. I think Sony has done a great job with the body design. The A850 and A900 are larger than previous Sony Alpha cameras. Sony A850 and A900 Ergonomics and Handlingīoth bodies are identical, and you couldn’t tell the difference between them if you held them side by side without looking at the model number. Finally, the A900 includes a wireless remote, which is an excellent option however, those who opt for the A850 can take some of that $700 they save to purchase the same remote for $30. Additionally, the A850 viewfinder coverage is 98% of the frame, compared to 100% coverage from the A900. The A850’s frame rate covers 3 fps, compared to 5 fps on the A900. The differences between the A850 and A900 are so minor that it seems hard to justify the purchase of an A900 over the A850, given the $700 price discrepancy. After delving deeper into the A850, you’ll discover that there’s really not a whole lot of difference between it and the A900.īecause of the similarities between these two cameras and the fact that I reviewed them simultaneous, I decided to publish one review for both cameras rather than than two separate reviews with only minor changes in the text. At first blush, the A850 appears almost identical to the pricier Sony A900. The cameras appear at the top-end of the Alpha system line up. The Sony A850 and A900 are full frame cameras that pack in 24.6-megapixels on that big sensor.
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