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Canon 5D vs Sony A700

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Canon 5D vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Canon 5D
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
  • Introduced November 2005
  • Replacement is Canon 5D MII
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Released December 2007
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Successor is Sony A77
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Canon 5D vs Sony A700 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon 5D and Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 5D (13MP) and the A700 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the 5D (Full frame) and A700 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The 5D was released 3 years earlier than the A700 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the 5D scores vs the A700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Sony A700

 5D A700 

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Canon 5D

 A700 5D 
ReleasedDecember 2007November 2005More modern by 25 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5D and Sony A700

 5D A700 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon 5D vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 5D offers physical measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 5D against the A700.

Canon 5D vs Sony A700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D and A700 is 55 and 58 respectively.

Canon 5D vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D and A700.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5D will show more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 5D will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 5D vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D Portrait photography factors
Sony A700 Portrait photography factors
65
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D Street photography features
Sony A700 Street photography features
56
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D Sports photography info
Sony A700 Sports photography info
55
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (800 shots)
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow fps (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D Travel photography info
Sony A700 Travel photography info
49
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (800 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
49
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A700 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (800 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
62
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D Vlogging features
Sony A700 Vlogging features
9
no video recording
9
can't record video
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Canon 5D vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Sony A700
 Canon EOS 5DSony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 5D Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2005-11-12 2007-12-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic II -
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 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4368 x 2912 4272 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 250 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options External Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 grams (1.97 lbs) 768 grams (1.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 66
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 11.9
DXO Low light rating 1368 581
Other
Battery life 800 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-511A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots One Two
Price at release $2,780 $1,000