Olympus 7010 vs Sony A700

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 7010 vs Sony A700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very well matched but the 7010 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The 7010 was launched 20 months after the A700 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the 7010 matches up versus the A700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7010 vs Sony A700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 7010 against the A700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and A700 is 94 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and A700.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The 7010 uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh trickier. The more recent 7010 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.