Sony A850 weighs
895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz) and has external dimensions of
156 x 117 x 82 mm (6.14 x 4.61 x 3.23″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 773g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 82mm, it also has an average thickness.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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Here is the front and top view image of Sony A850 with the dimensions:
Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Sony A850 Camera Body
In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Sony A850, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
Physical size of the Sony A850 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery
Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Sony A850 with its main competitors:
Sony A850 Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Sony A850 has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Sony A850 will serve you well. If you attach one of these Sony A850 weather-sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.