Canon 5D MIII vs Sony A700
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Canon 5D MIII vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 22MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Old Model is Canon 5D MII
- Renewed by Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Introduced December 2007
- Old Model is Konica Minolta 7D
- Successor is Sony A77
Canon 5D MIII vs Sony A700 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Canon 5D MIII vs Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and A700 (12MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and A700 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 5D MIII was announced 4 years after the A700 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 5D MIII matches up against the A700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 5D MIII vs Sony A700 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark III & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIII Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Sony A700
5D MIII | A700 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | December 2007 | More modern by 54 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Canon 5D MIII
A700 | 5D MIII |
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Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Sony A700
5D MIII | A700 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Canon 5D MIII vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIII enjoys outer measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Look at the Canon 5D MIII vs Sony A700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 5D MIII versus the A700.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and A700 is 55 and 58 respectively.
Canon 5D MIII vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIII and A700.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIII with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 5D MIII will give you extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern 5D MIII should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon 5D MIII vs Sony A700 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark III | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS 5D Mark III | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-05-22 | 2007-12-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 22MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5760 x 3840 | 4272 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 61 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 950 gr (2.09 lbs) | 768 gr (1.69 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 81 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 11.9 |
DXO Low light score | 2293 | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
Pricing at launch | $2,780 | $1,000 |