Pentax S1 vs Sony A700
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Pentax S1 vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched March 2011
(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
- Revealed December 2007
- Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
- Successor is Sony A77
Pentax S1 vs Sony A700 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Pentax S1 versus Sony A700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly close but the S1 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) have different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S1 was announced 3 years after the A700 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S1 grades versus the A700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax S1 vs Sony A700 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio S1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are available at Pentax S1 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Sony A700
S1 | A700 | |||
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Revealed | March 2011 | December 2007 | Newer by 39 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Pentax S1
A700 | S1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax S1 and Sony A700
S1 | A700 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Pentax S1 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax S1 features exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Examine the Pentax S1 versus Sony A700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1 against the A700.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and A700 is 93 and 58 respectively.
Pentax S1 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and A700.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax S1 will render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Pentax S1 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax S1 vs Sony A700 Specifications
Pentax Optio S1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio S1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2011-03-02 | 2007-12-19 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4272 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 157 gr (0.35 lbs) | 768 gr (1.69 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Cost at release | $174 | $1,000 |