Sony A700 vs Sony A6600

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony A700 and Sony A6600, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A700 (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A700 was announced 12 years prior to the A6600 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the A700 matches up vs the A6600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 & Sony Alpha a6600. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A700 Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A700 enjoys exterior measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A700 vs the A6600.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A700 and A6600 is 58 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A700 and A6600.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A6600 to offer extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged A700 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.