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Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Sony A700
(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
  • Released December 2007
  • Previous Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • New Model is Sony A77
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-F3
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Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony A700 versus Sony NEX-C3, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the A700 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A700 was revealed 4 years prior to the NEX-C3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A700 scores vs the NEX-C3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony NEX-C3

 A700 NEX-C3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony A700

 NEX-C3 A700 
RevealedAugust 2011December 2007More modern by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony NEX-C3

 A700 NEX-C3 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A700 has got exterior dimensions 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-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A700 and the NEX-C3.

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A700 and NEX-C3 is 58 and 91 respectively.

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A700 and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony NEX-C3 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged A700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A700 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography advice
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A700
Street photography with Sony NEX-C3
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (225g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A700 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography info
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A700 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography highlights
49
weather sealing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
good battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (225g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A700
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-C3
62
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A700 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
27
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Sony A700 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A700 and Sony NEX-C3
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2007-12-19 2011-08-22
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Total lenses 143 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 768 gr (1.69 lb) 225 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 73
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 12.2
DXO Low light score 581 1083
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
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 2 Single
Price at launch $1,000 $343