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Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Sony A700
(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
  • New Model is Sony A77
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Updated by Sony A6000
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Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Sony A700 and Sony NEX-6, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the A700 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A700 was introduced 6 years before the NEX-6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A700 scores versus the NEX-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony NEX-6

 A700 NEX-6 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony A700

 NEX-6 A700 
ReleasedMarch 2013December 2007Fresher by 64 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony NEX-6

 A700 NEX-6 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A700 features exterior dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A700 and Sony NEX-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A700 and the NEX-6.

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A700 and NEX-6 is 58 and 85 respectively.

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A700 and NEX-6.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-6 to show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older A700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Portrait photography camera
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12MP)
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A700 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
78
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (345 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A700 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography details
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
66
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sony A700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
49
environment proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
75
lighter than average in class (345g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A700
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-6
62
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A700 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging details
9
no video
32
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (345g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A700 and Sony NEX-6
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2007-12-19 2013-03-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4272 x 2848 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 99
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Number of lenses 143 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 768g (1.69 pounds) 345g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 78
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 13.1
DXO Low light rating 581 1018
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two Single
Retail price $1,000 $365