Pentax K-7 vs Sony A700
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Pentax K-7 vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed October 2009
- Later Model is Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Revealed December 2007
- Old Model is Konica Minolta 7D
- Renewed by Sony A77
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Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax K-7 and Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and A700 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe K-7 was announced 22 months after the A700 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the K-7 grades against the A700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Sony A700
| K-7 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2009 |  | December 2007 | More modern by 22 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Pentax K-7
| A700 | K-7 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax K-7 and Sony A700
| K-7 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Pentax K-7 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-7 comes with exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the K-7 compared to the A700.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-7 and A700 is 60 and 58 respectively.
Pentax K-7 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-7 and A700.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax K-7 to resolve extra detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern K-7 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Pentax K-7 vs Sony A700 Specifications
| Pentax K-7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax K-7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2009-10-02 | 2007-12-19 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Prime II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4672 x 3104 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Maximum native ISO | 2000 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 151 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD with AR coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 750 gr (1.65 lb) | 768 gr (1.69 lb) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 61 | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | 11.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | 536 | 581 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 980 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI90 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | Dual |
| Retail cost | $599 | $1,000 |