Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Announced December 2007
- Earlier Model is Konica Minolta 7D
- Newer Model is Sony A77
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Announced August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Below is a detailed analysis of the Sony A700 and Sony NEX-5T, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A700 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A700 was unveiled 6 years prior to the NEX-5T and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A700 matches up vs the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are provided at Sony A700 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony NEX-5T
A700 | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony A700
NEX-5T | A700 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | December 2007 | More recent by 69 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Crisper screen (+2k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony NEX-5T
A700 | NEX-5T | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A700 features exterior measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check the Sony A700 and Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A700 compared to the NEX-5T.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A700 and NEX-5T is 58 and 89 respectively.
Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A700 and NEX-5T.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony NEX-5T to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older A700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2007-12-19 | 2013-08-27 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony E |
Total lenses | 143 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 768g (1.69 pounds) | 276g (0.61 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 581 | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
Cost at launch | $1,000 | $400 |