Inheriting technology and design from the flagship α900, the α850 places the 24.6-megapixel resolution of the 35mm full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor as well as the stunning response and imaging performance of Dual BIONZ processing engines in the hands of more discerning photographers ...Inheriting technology and design from the flagship α900, the α850 places the 24.6-megapixel resolution of the 35mm full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor as well as the stunning response and imaging performance of Dual BIONZ processing engines in the hands of more discerning photographers whose skills and vision deserve the best. If only superior detail, natural color and gradation, intuitive handling, and outstanding fit-and-finish will do, this is the camera for you. This is a camera for the serious photographer? Whether you're serious about artistic expression, professional quality, or simply photographic enjoyment, the α850 will help you take your images to the next level.
The dream of image quality approaching medium-format standards with digital SLR handling and speed is finally within reach.