- APS-C 369.0mm2
- 24.2 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 6400
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Fujifilm X-A2
X-A2 vs X-A3 |
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Successor: |
Fujifilm X-A5
X-A3 vs X-A5 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | A850 | X-A3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $1999.95 | $599.95 |
Street Price: | $2,219.00 | $549.00 |
Date Available: | 2009-10-08 | 2016-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 30.0 oz (850 g) |
18.8 oz
(534 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
6.2 x
4.6 x
3.2 in. (156 x 117 x 82 mm) |
4.6 x
2.6 x
1.6 in. (117 x 67 x 40 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 24.6 | 24.2 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.94 microns | 3.92 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 79 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.8 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.2 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,415 | |
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) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4242 x 2832 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2384 (10.1 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2832 x 2832 (8.0 MP, 1:1), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 9600 x 1440 (13.8 MP, Other), 2160 x 9600 (20.7 MP, Other), 6400 x 1440 (9.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 6400 (13.8 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) | JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3), .RAF RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 5.9 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/24p) |
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Movie File Format: | H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | Fujifilm X |
Lens: | n/a | FUJINON XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II; 12 all glass elements in 10 groups including 3 aspherical elements and 1 ED element; 7 round-edged aperture blades |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 76mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 16 - 50mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.13x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
15 cm to Infinity 5.9 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 58.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
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 Detection: Single point AF: 11x7 (Changeable size of AF frame among 5 types), Zone AF: 3x3 / 5x5 / 7x7 from 77 areas on 11x7 grid, Wide/Tracking AF (up to 9 area) |
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 | Yes |
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 | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 19.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 200 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 200-3200, Extensions to 100 and 6400 | 200-6400, Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 12800 and 25600; AUTO1, AUTO2, AUTO3 |
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) | Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom1-3, Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/32000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | TTL 256-zones metering: Multi, Spot, Average |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene: Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sports, Night; Film Simulation (PROVIA/STANDARD, Velvia/VIVID, ASTIA/SOFT, CLASSIC CHROME, PRO Neg Hi, PRO Neg. Std, MONOCHROME, MONOCHROME+Ye FILTER, MONOCHROME+R FILTER, MONOCHROME+G FILTER, SEPIA); Dynamic range setting: AUTO (100-400%), 100%, 200%, 400%; Multiple Exposure; Advanced Filters (Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, High-key, Low-key, Dynamic tone, Fish-eye, Soft focus, Cross screen, Partial color (Red / Orange / Yellow / Green / Blue / Purple)); Motion Panorama | |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 10, Smile, Buddy, Group seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | n/a | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchr, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander; Red-eye reduction available |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | GN=5m (ISO 100) or 7m (ISO 200) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe, PC-sync | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Trigger Only | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / Microdrive | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) | .RAF RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: | H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound | |
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 | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or wireless | Wi-Fi or optional RR-90 wired remote |
Connections (extended): | DC input, Multi-connector, Sync termimal, Remote terminal, HDMI Type-C minijack | Micro (Type D) HDMI |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.40 | 1.01 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.50 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 23 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.98 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.0 | 5.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 23 | 9 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.8 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.8 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.18 seconds | 0.37 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.154 seconds | 0.194 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.43 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.074 seconds | 0.048 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds | 2.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 1.5 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.4 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 410 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 880 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary NP-W126S |
Usable Battery Types: | NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-W126S Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR, Remote Camera Control (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser (Windows only). | Viewer software, RAW File Converter, etc. available via download |
OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000Pro/XP/Vista; Mac OS X (v 10.1.3+) | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Cost reduced Sony A900. Smaller viewfinder (98% vs 100%), slower burst mode (3 fps vs 5), wireless remote not included. | Available in Silver, Brown and Pink. |