Canon EOS 850D DSLR Camera
The Canon 850D is a 24.1 MP APS-C DSLR camera — with 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Overview — Canon 850D
Key Features — Canon 850D
24.1MP APS-C Sensor: Paired with the DIGIC 8 processor, this sensor delivers detailed images and supports an ISO range of 100–25600 for shooting across varied lighting conditions.
45 Cross-Type AF Points: A large number of cross-type points for this camera tier, providing broad frame coverage and reliable focus acquisition.
Dual Pixel AF with Eye Tracking: Combines Dual Pixel AF, Face Detection, Eye Detection, and subject tracking for accurate, responsive autofocus in both stills and video.
4K UHD Video Recording: Records at 3840x2160 resolution with a 3.5mm microphone jack for audio monitoring; note that 4K on the 850D applies a significant crop and is limited to lower frame rates.
Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD: The fully articulating 3.0-inch, 1.04 million-dot touchscreen allows flexible shooting angles, making it practical for vlogging and low or high-angle compositions.
7fps Burst Shooting: Continuous shooting at up to 7 frames per second allows the camera to capture fast-moving subjects with reasonable coverage.
Specifications — Canon 850D
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Beginner-Friendly |
| Type | DSLR |
| Sensor | APS-C |
| Resolution | 24.1 MP |
| Processor | DIGIC 8 |
| ISO Range | 100 – 25600 |
| AF System | Phase Detection, Dual Pixel AF (Canon), Face Detection AF, Eye Detection AF |
| AF Points | 45 cross-type points |
| Max Photo Resolution | 6000x4000 px |
| Burst Rate | 7 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
Description — Canon 850D
The Canon EOS 850D pairs a 24.1 MP APS-C sensor with the DIGIC 8 image processor and an ISO range of 100–25600, forming a capable foundation for both stills and video. Its autofocus system is one of the most featured at this level, combining Phase Detection, Dual Pixel AF, Face Detection AF, and Eye Detection AF with 45 cross-type focus points, plus subject tracking and eye tracking. Burst shooting reaches 7 fps for action scenarios.
The 3.0-inch Vari-Angle touchscreen LCD resolves 1.04 million dots and fully articulates, while the optical pentamirror viewfinder delivers 95% coverage at 0.82x magnification. Video capability extends to 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) at up to 60fps in 8-bit, with dedicated 3.5mm microphone and headphone jacks for audio control. Connectivity covers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro HDMI, and SD/SDHC/SDXC storage.
The polycarbonate resin with glass fiber body measures 131.0 x 102.6 x 76.2 mm and weighs 515g. Note: no weather sealing is included.
Pros — Canon 850D
- ✓45 cross-type AF points combined with Dual Pixel AF, Face Detection, Eye Detection, and subject tracking provide a comprehensive autofocus system
- ✓4K UHD (3840 x 2160) video recording with frame rate options of 24, 25, 30, and 60fps
- ✓3.0-inch Vari-Angle touchscreen LCD with 1.04 million dots resolution aids flexible shooting angles
Cons — Canon 850D
- ✗No weather sealing (bodyDesign.weatherSealing: None), limiting use in adverse conditions
- ✗Optical pentamirror viewfinder covers only 95% of the frame, meaning the captured image will include slightly more than what's seen in the finder
- ✗Video color profiles are limited to Standard and Auto only