- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 25,600
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Olympus E-PL8
E-PL8 vs E-PL9 |
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Successor: |
Olympus E-PL10
E-PL9 vs E-PL10 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | A850 | E-PL9 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $1999.95 | $699.99 |
Street Price: | $2,219.00 | $699.99 |
Date Available: | 2009-10-08 | 2018-04-05 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 30.0 oz (850 g) |
16.7 oz
(473 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
6.2 x
4.6 x
3.2 in. (156 x 117 x 82 mm) |
4.6 x
2.7 x
1.5 in. (117 x 68 x 39 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 24.6 | 16.1 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | 4/3 |
Sensor size: | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.94 microns | 3.75 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
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) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) | JPEG, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 8.6 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (120p) |
|
Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio | |
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) | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: | n/a | Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ ED M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 37.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 2x |
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. | High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 121 points / All target, Group target (9 areas), Single target (normal), Single target (small); Eye detection with left/right/nearest priority |
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 |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 19.0x | 14.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 200 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 200-3200, Extensions to 100 and 6400 | AUTO ISO: 100 (Low) - 25600 (Customizable, Default 100-1600); Manual ISO: 100 (Low), 200 - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable |
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, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, , Fluorescent, Underwater, Flash, Custom, Kelvin |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape with Portrait, Night Scene with Portrait, Children, Hand-held Starlight, Night Scene, Fireworks, Light Trails, Sports, Panning, Landscape, Sunset, Beach and Snow, Backlight HDR, Candle, Silent mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Documents, Multi Focus); Live Composite, Live Bulb, Panorama, Silent, Multiple Exposure, AE bracketing, HDR Backlight, Keystone Compensation; Art Filter (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Colour, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Dramatic Tone, Gentle Sepia, Key Line, Water colour, Partial Colour (18 colors selectable), Vintage, Bleach Bypass, Instant Film); Gradation (Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key). | |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 12, custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | n/a | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (Full, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64), Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 5.4 m / 17.7 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | GN=7.6m (ISO 200) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe, PC-sync | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
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) | 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
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,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or wireless | Wi-Fi or Optional Remote Cable RM-UC1 |
Connections (extended): | DC input, Multi-connector, Sync termimal, Remote terminal, HDMI Type-C minijack | Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB 2.0 port |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.40 | |
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): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.0 | 8.6 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 23 | Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.6 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 14 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.18 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 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.074 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 350 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 880 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | 80 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary BLS-50 |
Usable Battery Types: | NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BLS-50 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). | |
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 black, brown or white. |