Side by side comparison and review of Sony Alpha NEX 3NY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm and Canon EOS 850D. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony Alpha NEX 3NY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Canon EOS 850D |
---|
Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 4K - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
---|---|---|
Lens Included | 16-50mm and 55-210mm lenses | Body only |
Height | 6.2 cm | 10.26 cm |
Width | 10.99 cm | 13.1 cm |
Depth | 3.46 cm | 7.62 cm |
Weight | 210 g | 471 g |
Weight Details | - | Camera body only: 471 g Camera with battery and memory card: 515 g |
Body Material | - | Aluminium alloy, fibreglass-reinforced polycarbonate resin |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Black |
Digital Zoom | 4x | - |
Optical Zoom | 3x | - |
SENSOR | Sony Alpha NEX 3NY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Canon EOS 850D |
---|
Sensor Resolution | 16.1 Megapixel | 24.1 Megapixel |
---|---|---|
Optical Sensor Type | Exmor APS HD CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 16,500,000 pixels | 25,800,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,100,000 pixels | 24,100,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 30 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating | EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (Steady Shot) | Electronic (5-axis) |
Sensors | - | Digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Sony Alpha NEX 3NY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Canon EOS 850D |
---|
Image Processor | BIONZ | DIGIC 8 |
---|
LENS | Sony Alpha NEX 3NY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Canon EOS 850D |
---|
Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS | - |
---|---|---|
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 24 - 75mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | - |
Max View Angle | 83 degree(s) | - |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual (by ring), motorised drive | - |
Lens Construction | 8 groups / 9 elements | - |
Filter Size | 40.5 mm | - |
Lens Mounting Type | Sony E-mount | Canon EF/EF-S |
Features | ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function | - |
SECOND LENS |
---|
Type | Telephoto lens - 3.8x zoom - 55 - 210 mm - f/4.5-6.3 | - |
---|---|---|
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 82.5 - 315mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
Min Focus Distance | 1 m | - |
Lens Construction | 9 groups / 13 elements | - |
Filter Size | 49 mm | - |
Features | ED glass | - |
FOCUSING | Sony Alpha NEX 3NY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Canon EOS 850D |
---|
Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF / TTL phase detection / TTL contrast detection |
---|---|---|
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 25 | 45 |
Auto Focus Features | Manual Focus Check Live View, Predictive Focus Control | Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Assist |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | Eye detection AF, Zone AF, AI Focus AF, AI Servo AF, Large Zone AF |
Face Detection | Face-priority AF function, Smile Shutter | Yes |
VIEWFINDER | Sony Alpha NEX 3NY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Canon EOS 850D |
---|
Viewfinder Type | - | Optical - fixed eye-level pentamirror |
---|---|---|
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | - | 95% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | - | 0.82x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | - | -3 to +1 |
Viewfinder Information | - | Grid, electronic level, flicker detection, aspect ratio line, spot metering circle |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | 1.6 |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Sony Alpha NEX 3NY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Canon EOS 850D |
---|
ISO (Max) | 16000 | 25600 |
---|---|---|
Native ISO | 200-16000 | 100-25600 |
Extended ISO (Max) | - | 51200 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO auto, ISO 200-16000 | ISO 51200, ISO 100-25600, ISO auto (100-25600) |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Evaluative, partial (6.5%), centre-weighted, spot (2%) |
Exposure Metering Zones | 1200 | 216 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Bracketing Modes | - | Flash Exposure Bracketing, white balance bracketing |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, Night View, anti-motion blur | Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, food, sports mode, candle, kids, backlight correction HDR, smooth skin, handheld night scene, group photo |
Special Effects | Black & White, Vivid, sunset, soft focus, landscape, portrait, miniature, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key | Neutral, fisheye, soft focus, Faithful, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, Toy camera, HDR Art, Grainy B&W, Water painting, Fine Detail |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 9900K | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, 2000K - 10000K, fluorescent light (white) |
Shutter Type | Mechanical electronically-controlled | Mechanical electronically-controlled |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps | 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/200sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) | EV 1-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Sony Alpha NEX 3NY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Canon EOS 850D |
---|
Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
---|---|---|
Touch Screen | - | Yes |
Display Format | 460,800 pixels | 1,040,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Rotating |
Display Features | Contrast control, display brightness control | Display brightness control |
FLASH | Sony Alpha NEX 3NY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Canon EOS 850D |
---|
Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
---|---|---|
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 4 | 12 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode | Fill-in mode, auto mode |
Red-Eye Reduction | - | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, flash exposure bracketing | AF illuminator, wireless off-camera control |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Sony Alpha NEX 3NY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Canon EOS 850D |
---|
Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | H.264 |
---|---|---|
Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, C-RAW |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
Audio Signal Format | - | AAC |
Surround Sound | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording | - |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | - |
MEMORY | Sony Alpha NEX 3NY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Canon EOS 850D |
---|
Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card | SD card |
---|---|---|
Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | - | No |
Image Storage | JPEG 4912 x 2760 JPEG 3568 x 2000 JPEG 2448 x 1376 |
RAW 6000 x 4000 JPEG 6000 x 4000 JPEG 3984 x 2656 JPEG 2976 x 1984 JPEG 2400 x 1600 JPEG 5328 x 4000 JPEG 3552 x 2664 JPEG 2656 x 1992 JPEG 2112 x 1600 JPEG 6000 x 3368 JPEG 3984 x 2240 JPEG 2976 x 1680 JPEG 2400 x 1344 JPEG 4000 x 4000 JPEG 2656 x 2656 JPEG 1984 x 1984 JPEG 1600 x 1600 |
Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 25 fps - 12Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 3Mbps |
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 29.97 fps H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 59.94 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 29.97 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 23.98 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 59.94 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 50 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony Alpha NEX 3NY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Canon EOS 850D |
---|
Battery Type | Sony NP-FW50 Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Canon LP-E17 Lithium Ion |
---|---|---|
Details | 1 x Sony NP-FW50 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1020 mAh (included) | Canon LP-E17 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 480 shots | Photo shooting - 800 shots (at 23 °C (LCD Monitor off)) Photo shooting - 730 shots (at 0 °C (LCD Monitor off)) Photo shooting - 310 shots (at 23 °C (Live View mode)) Photo shooting - 290 shots (at 0 °C (Live View mode)) |
CONNECTIONS | Sony Alpha NEX 3NY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Canon EOS 850D |
---|
Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0 | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 |
---|---|---|
Connectivity Features | - | Remote control via mobile devices, Wireless Image Transfer |
Print Standard | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Tripod Mount Connection Point | - | 1/4" socket |
Flash Terminal | - | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output |
USB / AV output Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) HDMI output (19 pin mini HDMI Type C) |
FEATURES | Sony Alpha NEX 3NY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Canon EOS 850D |
---|
Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
---|---|---|
Continuous Shooting Speed | 4 frames per second, 2.5 frames per second | 7.5 frames per second, 7 frames per second |
Additional Features | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, shadow point display, highlight point display, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, USB charging, built-in help guide, 25p Cinema Mode, automatic display brightness adjustment, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Superior Auto mode, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, BRAVIA Sync function, Auto Object Framing | RGB primary colour filter, depth-of-field preview button, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, highlight point display, Dust Delete Data system, Auto Lighting Optimizer, peripheral illumination correction, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, HDR image enhancement technology, Time-Lapse recording, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, GPS via mobile, distortion correction function, diffraction correction, chromatic aberration correction |
OTHERS | Sony Alpha NEX 3NY + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Canon EOS 850D |
---|
Included Accessories | Dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, micro-USB cable | Battery charger, body cap, neck strap |
---|---|---|
Software | Sony PlayMemories Home, Sony Image Data Converter 4.0 | - |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |