I have been working when I can to compare the two cameras. It is taking a little time to wean myself off of the articulating screens, live view, ect. I know now I prefer the OVF and always will. Shooting into the sun with a EVF can be a PITA. But shooting at night the EVF shines. Anyway the first shot is with the a850 and the second the a77. I shot vivid so added little to no saturation, fill light, clarity, adjust WB slightly, contrast and cloned some very small distractions.
You can clearly see the difference I don't know if I should be thrilled with the a850 or disappointed with the a77. The a850 is clearly a better camera. I also like not having a crop factor. I guess the a850 will be my main rig after all and I will use the a77 for night shooting, my daugters ballet and soccer games. 3fps is a little slow for soccer. All in all I think my move to Sony was a good one. I am glad I did it and hope I am set for a long time short of an equipment failure. I do think I am going to do my best to stay full frame as long as Sony makes one and will be disappointed if they go with a EVF in the next one.
Canons by Cosmonaut's, on Flickr
Canon,-a77 by Cosmonaut's, on Flickr